South Africa have taken an 18-hour stopover in Dubai between matches in Pakistan in their stride and used the opportunity to "get out and walk and have some nice steak" between the end of the Champions Trophy group stage and their semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Australia and South Africa will travel to Dubai before the Champions Trophy semi-finals, despite not knowing if they will play there or in Pakistan.
Watch the best shots as India's Virat Kohli puts on a "vintage" performance against against Pakistan to reach his century in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.
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.
Virat Kohli "hammers" a four to reach a century and secure India's win against Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final against India could be key to success. The final in Dubai will decide the winner of the eight-nation tournament played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Australia had arrived in Dubai not knowing whether they would be staying in Dubai, or heading to Lahore for the second semi-final | ESPN.com
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif supported BCCI against criticism from former England players regarding India's advantage in Dubai. He acknowledged scheduling mistakes by ICC but stated that all stakeholders are to blame,
South Africa batter David Miller has said that it was not nice to shuttle between Pakistan and Dubai for the Champions Trophy. Miller opened up on the hassle of travelling right after playing a match in Pakistan and then flying back again after the draw for semis were finalised.
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