‘Would like them to come up with an answer’: Sir Vivian Richards wants ICC response to Champions Trophy scheduling

The trophy displays in the ground before start of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Sir Vivian Richards said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will have to provide answers on the confusion over the Champions Trophy schedule with both Australia and South Africa having to fly to Dubai in order to know who they’ll face in the respective semifinals. Australia flew to Dubai from Karachi late Friday night after their match against Afghanistan was washed out, a result that guaranteed them a semifinal berth. South Africa drubbed England by seven wickets to swell their points tally to five and boarded the Dubai-bound flight as toppers of Group B.

This was due to India playing all their matches in Dubai and their match against New Zealand on Sunday will decide whether Australia face them in the semis or if South Africa will take them on. The team which do not play India in the semis as well New Zealand will have to fly back to Pakistan

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