A PCB official said that as this is an ICC tournament, the anthem playlist has been produced and distributed by the ICC

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 is still a day away, but the Indian national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', has already made an appearance. Interestingly, this occurred in Lahore,

Under-pressure Pakistan Cricket Board were left red-faced after the Indian national anthem was played during a Champions Trophy 2025 game.

A few days after PCB complained to the ICC over a broadcasting gaffe during India's opening game against Bangladesh in Dubai, the former was left red-faced when India's national anthem was played for a fraction of a second at the start of the Australia-England Champions Trophy at Lahore.

The Indian national anthem “Jana Gana Mana” was mistakenly played in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore instead of the Australian national anthem ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and England.

The expressions on the faces of Aussie players said it all as the national anthem was badly bungled before their Champions Trophy win over England.

In ICC-hosted cricket events, the national anthems of both competing teams are traditionally played before each match.

The unexpected blunder left the Australian players and fans in shock before officials quickly rectified the situation

Gasps were heard as the crowd in Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan, was left in shock when a major blunder saw the wrong national anthem played ahead of Australia's Champions Trophy match up with England.

Australia and England got their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaigns underway on February 22 in Lahore, with Aussie skipper Steve Smith winning the toss and electing to bowl first on a flat pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium.

While the pre-match rituals were underway, a major goof-up by the organisers saw the Indian national anthem being played during the clash between Australia and England in Lahore.