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.

"Not putting up India's flag at the National Stadium's main pavilion in Karachi ahead of the Champions Trophy is neither an offense nor an obligation," sources in the PCB told the Telecomasia website (www.telecomasia.net) on Tuesday.

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.

Explore the head-to-head stats, records, and pitch report for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at Karachi's National Stadium.

Besides hosting the opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy between Pakistan and New Zealand, Karachi’s National Stadium will also host the remaining matches of the ongoing ODI triangular series starting with Wednesday’s match against South Africa.

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,

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a clarification on the missing Indian flag in Karachi, days ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.