On the eve of the Champions Trophy's opening match, the Indian tricolor was finally seen flying at Karachi's National Stadium. This came after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced heavy criticism when a viral video from Gaddafi Stadium showed flags of all participating nations except India.

India's flag couldn't be spotted at the National Stadium in Karachi ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy. But, the PCB seems to have rectified its mistake.

A clip that went viral on social media highlighted the absence of an Indian flag at Karachi’s National Stadium, the venue that hosts the opening match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. A Pakistan Cricket Board source explains why.

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.

The Pakistan Cricket Board addressed the absence of India's flag at Karachi's National Stadium, stating it is due to India's non-participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The flags of participating countries are displayed to welcome them,

Ahead of Champions Trophy, the flags of seven teams, including that of Pakistan, was seen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, but the Indian flag was missing.