India, March 6 -- India stormed into the final of the Champions Trophy 2025, extending their dominance in Dubai with a brilliant four-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-final. Led by Mohammed Shami's stellar 3/48 spell and Virat Kohli's match-winning 84-run knock, the Men in Blue maintained their unbeaten run at the Dubai International Stadium.

However, India's success at a single venue has reignited the debate over whether playing all their matches in Dubai has given them an undue advantage. While veteran pacer Shami acknowledged the benefits of familiarity with the conditions, head coach Gautam Gambhir outright dismissed the notion, leading to a difference in opinion within the camp.

"It definitely helped us because we know the...