Champions Trophy 2025: No Indian flag in Karachi stadium? What you need to know about the viral controversy
Sports, Cricket: This tournament marks the first time Pakistan will host an ICC event since 1996. The Pakistan leg will feature games in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi
With just two days before theICC Champions Trophy 2025, a video was doing rounds on social media platform X, where the Indian flag was purportedly not hoisted at Karachi's National Bank stadium, one of the ICC tournament venues.
But what is the truth? WION's correspondent in Pakistan, Anas Mallick, has confirmed that the video is from the recently-concluded tri-nation series, which featured hosts Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand. Hence, no Indian flag. Also, the flags shown in the video are of the teams who are set to practice in Karachi, which explains Afghanistan flag being included.
See the viral video here:
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India to play at a neutral venue
The BCCI had previously communicated its decision to the International Cricket Council (ICC), citing the Indian government's refusal to grant clearance for the team's travel to Pakistan. Consequently, a hybrid model was adopted, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai.
The Champions Trophy is set to commence on February 19, with Pakistan hosting New Zealand at Karachi's National Stadium. India's campaign will begin on February 20 against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. The much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai, a match expected to draw huge viewership across countries.
This incident underscores the ongoing political tensions between the two cricketing nations, adding a complex layer to the tournament's dynamics.
(With inputs from agencies)
