The Indian flag was seen flying high during the opening game of the tournament on Wednesday, February 19 between New Zealand and Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi.

A social media storm erupted when a video showcased the absence of the Indian flag at the stadiums in Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to commence on February 19. This sparked widespread criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for seemingly expressing discontent with India's decision to play its matches in Dubai rather than Pakistan.

With just days to go before the Champions Trophy 2025 officially begins, a fresh controversy has erupted after a video surfaced on social media showing the absence of the Indian flag at Karachi’s National Stadium.

The Indian flag that was initially missing at Karachi's National Stadium ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy was seen on Wednesday at the venue during t

No Indian flag in Karachi: As only the Indian team faced security issues in Pakistan and refused to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, the PCB removed the Indian flag from the Karachi stadium while keeping the flags of the other guest playing nations. - Absolute Cinema,… pic.twitter.com/2zmcATn7iQ — Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) February 16, 2025

Hosts Pakistan displayed all other ICC Champions Trophy 2025 participating team's flags at National Stadium in Karachi apart from the India tri-colour as seen in viral video.

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, host Pakistan has stooped to a new low as they removed the Indian flag from Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. See the viral video.

During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India's national anthem was incorrectly played at the Gaddafi Stadium before the Australia-England match. But why did it happen? Here's an explainer on the contro

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed their dissatisfaction after the Indian national anthem was played during the Champions Trophy 2025 Group B clash between Australia and England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday,