Conflict of Champions: Why is the Champions Trophy venue setup getting so chaotic?

The ICC has confronted criticism after South Africa and Australia travelled to Dubai earlier than their semi-final opponents and venue have been even determined. This transfer has raised issues over the equity of the Champions Trophy’s match distribution, particularly following the controversy surrounding India and Pakistan’s scheduling. Many followers and consultants have questioned the ICC’s decision-making course of, arguing that it creates an imbalance in preparation time and logistics for various groups within the high-stakes knockout stage.