Champions Trophy to be held in hybrid format; India matches to be played in UAE

BCCI announces new schedule for Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the Champions Trophy will be held in a hybrid format this year, with matches taking place in both India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is a departure from the previous format, which saw all matches played in India.

India to play all their matches in the UAE

India will play all their matches in the UAE, with the tournament kicking off on October 12th. The final will be played on November 6th in Dubai. The other matches will be played in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

The BCCI has not given a reason for the change in format, but it is likely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The UAE has been hosting a number of international cricket matches in recent months, and it is seen as a safe and convenient venue for the Champions Trophy.

Hybrid format to allow more fans to attend matches

The hybrid format will allow more fans to attend the matches, as travel restrictions will be less stringent in the UAE than in India. The BCCI is hoping that this will generate more revenue for the tournament.

The Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the world, and it is always a highly anticipated event. The hybrid format will add an extra element of excitement to the tournament, and it will be interesting to see how the teams perform in the different conditions.