Before the champions trophy, Indian tricolor was not visible in Pakistan, flags of other 7 countries were displayed : This time Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy series. In this tournament, cricket teams of 8 countries will show their strength. At the same time, before the start of this tournament, during an event held at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, it was seen that flags of all seven countries were installed, but the Indian tricolor was missing while India is also participating in this event. As soon as this incident surfaced on social media, it went viral. Cricket fans gave their reaction to this and speculated about the intention of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) behind it. Let us tell you that after eight years, the Champions Trophy series is going to start from February 19. Earlier it was organized in 2017. Pakistan became the winner in that edition. PCB's stand on India not going to Pakistan
The absence of this flag led many fans to believe that it was the Pakistan Cricket Board's response to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deciding not to send the Indian team to Pakistan due to lack of permission from its government. The agreement with the ICC came after months of negotiations between the Indian and Pakistan cricket boards, in which Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament. Following this, India decided that it would play its Champions Trophy matches in Dubai and the venue for the knockout stage and the final would be decided when India progressed in the competition.
India's matches in Dubai in the Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy tournament will begin on Wednesday, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand. At the same time, India will play their first match against Bangladesh on Thursday at the Dubai International Stadium. The rivalry between Pakistan and India during the tournament will be another interesting match that will attract the attention of cricket lovers. Group A in the Champions Trophy 2025 includes Australia, South Africa, England and Afghanistan. The first match of these four teams will be played in Karachi on Friday, in which Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan team will face South Africa.