India Anthem Plays in Lahore

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been marred by controversy after the Indian national anthem was played before the Australia vs England match in Lahore, Pakistan. The incident occurred at the Gaddafi Stadium, where the two teams were set to face off in a Group B match. Instead of the Australian national anthem, a line from India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was played, leaving the crowd and players in shock.

The blunder was soon rectified, but not before it sparked a frenzy on social media, with many users ridiculing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the mistake. The incident has added to the tension ahead of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match, which is set to take place on Sunday. Former Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan has wished the best to the Mohammad Rizwan-led side, saying that the team that plays better will win the match.

Pakistan is looking to defend its title, but a loss to India would knock them out of the tournament. The team has already suffered a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in the tournament opener and needs to win against India to keep its campaign alive. The PCB has demanded an explanation from the ICC for the incident, blaming the world body for the fiasco. A source close to the ICC confirmed that the PCB had sent a letter to the governing body outlining the incident and demanding an explanation.

The incident has highlighted the rivalry between India and Pakistan, which is considered one of the most intense in international cricket. The two teams have a long history of competition, and their matches are always highly anticipated. Pakistan has a 3-2 advantage over India in the Champions Trophy, but India has been in good form, having sailed to a comfortable six-wicket win against Bangladesh in its opening match. The Champions Trophy 2025 is being played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, with the final set to take place in Dubai.

Here are the match scores for the Champions Trophy 2025 so far:

• Australia vs England: England 51/2 after 6.2 overs
• Pakistan vs New Zealand: New Zealand won by 60 runs
• India vs Bangladesh: India won by 6 wickets

The tournament is expected to be highly competitive, with several top teams vying for the title. The PCB has assured that all necessary measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

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