Controversy Unfolds: Indian National Anthem Played in Lahore Before Australia vs England CT 2025 Match – PCB Under Fire!

The excitement is building for the India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy 2025, which is just a day away. Interestingly, the Indian national anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana’, was played in Lahore, Pakistan, during an unexpected moment before the Australia vs England game. This occurred at the Gaddafi Stadium, where India was not even scheduled to play.

Right after England’s anthem, instead of Australia’s, a snippet of India’s anthem was mistakenly played. This slip-up quickly caught fire on social media, drawing amused reactions and mockery towards the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Yeh kya tha benstokes
Australia ki jagah india ka anthem laga diya😂 pic.twitter.com/CjSKKcxEGY

— NOYAAN. (@KoitohoonAlt) February 22, 2025

Social media flooded with reactions, where users humorously questioned how such a blunder could happen.

BIG BLUNDER IN PAKISTAN!
They played India’s anthem instead of playing Australia’s anthem 😂#ENGvsAUS #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/GIWX1aKzwO

— Rishi Agrawal (@RishiAgrawal_) February 22, 2025

As the Pakistan team prepares for the India clash, former cricketer Azam Khan has wished them luck while emphasizing the importance of performance. He noted the significance of every game in this high-pressure tournament, especially after Pakistan’s unfortunate defeat to New Zealand in their opener.

If Pakistan loses to India, their chances for advancement become slim, and they would need several other results to go in their favor. Azam Khan remarked that everyone would benefit from Pakistan’s success against India, as it would spice up the competition. He also highlighted that matches between these two teams have become more friendly over the years.

Historically, in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan leads 3-2 against India. Their last significant victory came in 2017 when they defeated India by 180 runs in the final. Despite a rocky start to this tournament, confidence remains strong. India, on the other hand, is coming off a solid win against Bangladesh.

The anticipation for the India vs Pakistan match is palpable, as fans from both sides eagerly await this iconic showdown.