US EditionICC faces backlash for anthem blunder before Australia-England game
- The Indian national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was mistakenly played for two seconds before the Australian national anthem during the Champions Trophy match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22, 2025.
- Australia won the toss and elected to bowl against England in their opening match on February 22, 2025.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board expressed displeasure to the ICC regarding Pakistan's name absence from the tournament logo during a live broadcast, which the ICC admitted was a mistake.
- India is not participating in the tournament in Pakistan and will play all its matches in Dubai, following a decision made after India's refusal to travel.
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ICC faces backlash for anthem blunder before Australia-England game
The International Cricket Council (ICC) found itself under scrutiny after a mix-up during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Saturday, when India’s national anthem was mistakenly played before the Australia-England match. Sources revealed that the error led the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to formally request clarification from the cricket governing body. The incident occurred just before the match began, when, instead of Australia’s …
Indian anthem played in Lahore before Australia vs England in organisers' blunder
Champions Trophy 2025: The Indian national anthem was played by mistake before England and Australia met at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. India are not playing any of their games in Pakistan.
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My Mother LodeAustralia wins toss and elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Australia won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game on Saturday at the Champions Trophy.
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