A video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations. The video shows that the Indian flag was purportedly not hoisted at the stadium. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has downplayed the controversy, saying the flags of the countries who are playing in Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have only been raised at the stadiums. The BCCI refused to play in Pakistan due to security concerns and political tensions between the two countries, forcing the ICC to implement a hybrid model, in which India will be playing all of its Champions Trophy matches in Dubai. Pakistan are the defending champion and the country is looking ahead to the event’s success, as they are hosting the ICC event for the first time since they co-hosted the 1996 World Cup. The tournament will be held in Pakistan from February 19 to February 25. The final will be played on February 25, with the winner to be announced on February 26. The draw will take place in Lahore on February 28.
