The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently explained why the Indian flag was missing from the National Stadium in Karachi, where flags of other countries were displayed. A video showing the flags went viral on social media, and fans were upset because India is set to play in the Champions Trophy 2025.
It is important to know that India will play its matches in Dubai, not in Pakistan, because they could not get permission to cross the border. Many people thought the PCB was trying to send a message by not displaying India’s flag.
However, a PCB representative told Hindustan Times that it wasn’t their decision. The International Cricket Council (ICC) directed that only four flags would be shown on match days: the ICC flag, the PCB flag, and the flags of the two teams playing that day. So, India’s flag will likely be missing at the three venues in Pakistan since they are not playing there at all.
The tournament, which starts on February 19, features teams divided into two groups. Group A includes India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. India will begin its games in Dubai, facing Bangladesh on February 20, while the highly anticipated match against Pakistan will be on February 23.
Group B consists of England, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The final of the tournament is scheduled for March 9, with semi-finals on March 4 and 5.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said they were happy about the agreement that respects all teams and promotes teamwork in cricket. He thanked the ICC members for their help in reaching this understanding.
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