The absence of the Indian flag in the stadium led to a heated debate regarding Pakistan's stance. The users on social media blamed the PCB for showing their anger at the BCCI for not sending Team India to Pakistan.
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PCB responds to the absence of the Indian flag in Karachi
"As you know, India is not coming to Pakistan to play its matches during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025; the National Stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ,and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore have hoisted flags of countries that are going to play at the said venues," the source said.
“I don't think PCB needs to even give an official statement on this. It's clear that the controversy is made without facts and aims to damage host Pakistan's image with fake news," the source said.
"The Indian team is going to play its matches in Dubai. Secondly, the Bangladesh team has not yet arrived in Pakistan and will be playing its first match against India in Dubai. Therefore, their flags have not been hoisted and the other nations, who have arrived here and will be playing in Pakistan, their flags are there at the stadium," the source added.
Why is the tournament being played in the hybrid model?
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in three venues of Pakistan - Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi. However, India will play all their matches in Dubai after the BCCI refused to send the team due to security issues.
The Champions Trophy 2025 is the first ICC tournament in Pakistan in 29 years. Pakistan last hosted an ICC event way back in 1996 during the ODI World Cup.
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