The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

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Rohit Sharma’s India will play Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in the final group-stage game of the ongoing ICC event. Both teams have already secured their semi-final berths and will play to decide who finish at the top of Group A.

Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore. Skipper Steve Smith said the opener,

The two teams await the result of the game between India and New Zealand to find out where they will play their semifinal

New Zealand's Michael Bracewell brushed aside 'India's Dubai advantage' and said that his team was more excited than concerned about adapting to new conditions.

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit Sharma-led India might prefer Australia over South Africa for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.

Australia and South Africa might have already secured their Champions Trophy semi-final-spots yet neither nation know what country their respective games are going to be played in. While Pakistan are the official hosts of the ICC tournament,

Australia and South Africa are heading to Dubai for Champions Trophy semis, with travel plans ensuring practice time before matches.

South Africa, Australia to travel to Dubai due to messy scheduling. (Photo Source - ICC) The ICC semi-final schedule has created a logistical challenge across two countries for the two Group B qualifiers,