Social media controversy has sparked after a video of Karachi’s national stadium surfaced, showing the participating countries’ flags to play in the ICC Champion Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19th. It was not erected at the stadium, sparking controversy and fierce debate, criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for venting anger towards India for rejecting domestic Champions Trophy matches. Social media is bustling with fans criticizing Pakistan for refusing to raise the Indian flag in the stadium, but the PCB downplays the controversy and plays in Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 The flag was raised only at the stadium, he said. .
“As you know, India has not come to Pakistan to play matches at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The national stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore are said to have been said to be flags of the country. “The venue,” said IANS PCB Source.
When asked why the flags of Indians, Bangladesh and other participating countries were not in the stadiums in Karachi and Lahore, the source said, “The Indian team is planning to play games in Dubai. Secondly, the Bangladeshi team is It has not arrived yet. They are scheduled to play their first match between Pakistan and India in Dubai.
There is no Indian flag in Karachi: Only the Indian team faced security issues in Pakistan and refused to play a Champions Trophy match in Pakistan, so the PCB plays the Indian flag from Karachi Stadium while playing other guests has been deleted. pic.twitter.com/rjm9lcwqxs
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The source added that the PCB does not need to issue an official statement on the issue as it relates to social media videos with unintended agendas.
“I don’t think the PCB even needs to make an official statement about this. It is clear that the controversy is being made without facts and it is intended to hurt the image of host Pakistan with fake news,” the source said. said.
“The different stadiums in Pakistan will host different teams during Champions Trophy matches, and they are raising their flags to welcome them,” it added.
BCCI refused to play in Pakistan due to security concerns and political tensions between the two countries, and forced the ICC to implement a hybrid model in which India plays all Champions Trophy matches in Dubai. It is appropriate to be careful.
According to sources, Pakistan cities, including Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, where the Champions Trophy matches will take place, have banners on main streets and highways, indicating captains of all participating countries, including India, and the PCB is , its political rivalry has no intention to affect major ICC events within the country.
The Champion Trophy is back after eight years of rest. Pakistan is the defending champion and the country is holding the ICC event for the first time since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup, so we look forward to the success of the event.
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