Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India’s Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following their four-wicket semifinal defeat.
India alone have been spared travel in the ODI tournament, having refused to play in host nation Pakistan, citing security concerns.
The semifinal win was India’s fourth in succession in Dubai at the tournament and their next opponent, either South Africa or New Zealand, will have to travel to the emirate after the second semifinal in Lahore later on Wednesday.
Asked about India’s advantage, Smith said he was not “buying into it”, though he noted the Dubai wicket suited their game.
“India obviously played some really good cricket here,” Smith told the post-match press conference.
“The…
