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'ICC = Indian Cricket Board': Rohit And Co Slammed For Champions Trophy Favouritism

Poulomi Chakraborty

Roberts Slams ICC For Favoring India (Source: AP Photos)Roberts Slams ICC For Favoring India (Source: AP Photos)

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After re-arriving into the cricket arena, Champions Trophy 2025 has been wrapped up with some unforgettable memories. For the Indian fans, the tournament becomes even more special as Team India lifted the prestigious trophy after 12 years.

Along with some nail-biting moments, a controversy has been created as some of the cricket greats think team India had an unfair advantage of playing all their matches in Dubai. Adding fuel to the fire, West Indies great Andy Roberts has openly slammed the ICC for favoring India.

Andy Roberts Draws Example Of T20 World Cup

As Pakistan hosted the recently ended edition of the Champions Trophy, team India refused to travel to the country due to ongoing political tension. After that, ICC opted for a hybrid model, and Team India played all of their matches in Dubai. That sparked buzz as cricket greats raised their voice, claiming India had an unfair advantage in the tournament.

Former West Indies pacer Andy Roberts, is the newest addition to the list. He slammed ICC for that move and drew a parallel to the T20 World Cup 2024, claiming the Men in Blue knew about their semifinal venue priorly.

“Something’s got to give India can’t get everything. The ICC [International Cricket Council] must say no to India at times. India even had an advantage at last year’s T20 World Cup, where they knew in advance where their semi-final would be played [in Guyana]. At the Champions Trophy, India did not have to travel at all. How can a team not travel during a tournament?” Robert said.

Robert Slams ICC For This Move

Drawing comparisons to the T20 World Cup 2024, he voiced concerns over the ICC’s favoritism toward India. Along with that, he said the game should not be a one-country sport, calling for fairness in the game.

“It is not fair, it’s not cricket. There has to be a level playing field. I know a lot of money comes from India, but cricket ought not to be a one-country sport. It now looks like a one-nation competition and the playing field is not level,” he said.


“To me, the ICC stands for the Indian Cricket Board. India dictates everything. If tomorrow, India says, ‘listen, there should be no no-balls and wides,’ take my word, the ICC will find a way to satisfy India,” he added.

After winning the T20 World Cup in 2024, Rohit Sharma and Co. ended their ICC ODI trophy drought after winning the Champions Trophy after 2013. In the entire tournament, players have been seen in electrical form and the team secured the trophy with an uneaten streak.