India vs Japan T20I: ‘Vande Mataram’ played before national anthem

India vs Japan T20I: Vande Mataram played ahead of national anthem in Japan

For the first time on foreign soil, 'Vande Mataram' was played before a cricket match, preceding the national anthem at the India vs Japan T20 International in Sano, Japan.

India vs Japan T20I: Vande Mataram ahead of national anthem before start of play - The Tribune

Vande Mataram was played before a cricket match for the first time on foreign soil when the national song preceded the national anthem before the start of play in the historic India-Japan one-off T20I at the Sano International Stadium here on Tuesday. Vande Mataram was first played ahead of the Indian national anthem before the […]

India vs Japan T20I: ‘Vande Mataram’ played before national anthem

Vande Mataram was played before an India-Japan cricket match for the first time abroad. This historic event occurred before the national anthem at the Sano International Stadium. The national song also preceded the anthem in India's T20I against Afghanistan earlier. Guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs mandated this rendition for the national song's anniversary. The India-Japan T20I was shortened to five overs per side due to wet conditi…

Why is Vande Mataram Played Before Indian Cricket Team Matches? | 🏏 LatestLY

Discover why 'Vande Mataram' is now played before 'Jana Gana Mana' at Indian home international cricket matches. BCCI's new patriotic protocol, which follows Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines issued in February 2026, mandating the full rendition of the National Song to precede the National Anthem on specified occasions. 🏏 Why is Vande Mataram Played Before Indian Cricket Team Matches?.

Why Was Vande Mataram Played Before The National Anthem at India vs Japan T20I? New Cricket Protocol Explained

Vande Mataram was played before the National Anthem ahead of India’s historic T20I against Japan in Sano, following a new protocol being adopted for India cricket matches. BCCI sources have indicated that the National Song will be played before the National Anthem at the start of India’s home series. So, why has the protocol changed and what do the new guidelines say?