Champions Trophy 2025: Indian National Anthem Played In Lahore Before AUS vs ENG Clash, Another Insult To Pakistan's Injury

Australia vs England: The ongoing Champions Trophy , being hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is becoming a topic of debate. Empty stands, scary air shows, pets running around on the field—the list of Pakistan's embarrassments is never-ending. Pakistan became a laughing stock yet again as the Indian National Anthem was mistakenly played before the start of the England vs Australia Champions Trophy Group B game.

Australia are taking on England in the fourth game of the Champions Trophy. This is the second consecutive clash of Group B, after the South Africa vs Afghanistan game that was played on February 21, 2025. Both England and Australia have entered the Champions Trophy after losing ODI series to India and Sri Lanka, respectively, and have a lot to ponder about. Both these heavyweight sides will have to look to start their Champions Trophy campaign with a victory so that it improves their chances of booking a berth in the semi-finals.

Champions Trophy 2025: Indian National Anthem Played In Lahore

The organizers of the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy caused a huge mess-up after the Indian National Anthem was played for a few seconds at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Players of England and Australia had lined up for their respective national anthems, but the 'Jana Gana Mana' began playing before 'Advance Australia Fair'. A huge roar followed as the organizers fixed the mistake in two seconds.

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Australia Look To Nullify England's Champions Trophy Lead

Australia and England, the oldest rival of the sport have faced each other five times in the history of the Champions Trophy. England have had the upper hand and have won three matches, whereas Australia have managed to win only two. The Australian team now has an opportunity to make things even. The winners of the 2009 Champions Trophy, Australia, are playing without star bowling trio, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and their regular skipper Pat Cummins.

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