New Delhi, March 13 -- Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has lauded the Indian team after their victory in Champions Trophy 2025 while also offering a fresh take on the Dubai pitch controversy. The pacer stated that other cricketers have opportunities to play all franchises in the world but Indian players only play IPL cricket.

In doing so, Starc contradicted the recent statement made by his skipper Pat Cummins who had said that India "got that obvious benefit of playing all their games there (Dubai).", as per Hindustan Times. Meanwhile, Aussie media also reportedly sided with the captain stating that there will always 'be an asterisk' on India's Champions Trophy victory.

Speaking to Fanatics TV YouTube channel, Starc said, "I'm not sure ...