India, Feb. 26 -- Dubai is the all-format, all-country cricket destination - the preferred venue for bilateral matches, IPL, neutral Tests, training camps for English County teams. And now the Champions Trophy.

Dubai works because it's accessible, friendly, neutral, and has great facilities. Just as some hotels and resorts have aced the destination wedding market, Dubai is the first choice for cricket melas. The circus just needs to turn up; after that it is plug and play.

Currently, it's hosting India in the ICC CT while a side show unfolds in Pakistan. With India playing here, Dubai is buzzing. The India-Pakistan game attracted all those who are part of its eco system plus others affected by FOMO.

The much hyped India-Pakistan battle...