ICC blamed for empty stadium, told to 'shift Champions Trophy entirely to Pakistan': 'If global cricket event can't...'

ICC blamed for empty stadium, told to 'shift Champions Trophy entirely to Pakistan': 'If global cricket event can't...'The empty stands in Dubai triggered reactions on social media during India's opening match of the Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh.
Trophy campaign against Bangladesh.


India’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign kicked off with an impressive six-wicket victory over Bangladesh; however, the side's opener also saw empty stands in the 25,000-capacity Dubai International Cricket Stadium. For a team that usually commands packed arenas and deafening support, the underwhelming crowd turnout raised eyebrows and fueled debates about the future of ODI cricket.India fans sit under the shade in an empty stand during the match against Bangladesh(Surjeet Yadav)



Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first, but his decision backfired spectacularly. Both he and Soumya Sarkar departed for ducks in the opening two overs, setting the tone for a dismal batting performance. India’s bowlers tightened their grip early, reducing Bangladesh to a dire 35/5.
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Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel were relentless, with Patel coming agonizingly close to a hat-trick after Jaker Ali edged one straight to Rohit Sharma – only for the Indian captain to put it down.

Despite India's dominant start, the sparse attendance became the biggest talking point of the match. Empty seats in an India game – an unthinkable sight in recent years – prompted speculation about the relevance of the Champions Trophy and ODI cricket.

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