During the Champions Trophy 2025, a significant blunder occurred when India’s national anthem “Jana Gana Mana” accidentally played instead of Australia’s during the England vs Australia match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This incident sparked trolling of the Pakistan Cricket Board on social media. As India and Pakistan gear up for their highly anticipated clash, former Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan expressed support for his team, emphasizing that the match’s victor will depend on who makes fewer mistakes. Historically, Pakistan has a slight edge over India in Champions Trophy matchups.
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter at the Champions Trophy 2025 is just a day away, yet the Indian national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ has already made an appearance. Interestingly, this took place in Lahore, Pakistan, where India is not even present for the tournament. The incident occurred at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore before the exciting Australia vs England Group B match. After the conclusion of England’s anthem, instead of Australia’s, a segment from India’s national anthem ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ began to play.
This mistake was quickly corrected, but not before it caught the attention of the internet, sparking humorous reactions aimed at the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Yeh kya tha benstokes
Australia ki jagah india ka anthem laga diya pic.twitter.com/CjSKKcxEGY
— NOYAAN. (@KoitohoonAlt) February 22, 2025
Indian national anthem in #ENGvsAUS match
During Eng vs Aus CT2025 national anthem, they played India’s national anthem.#EngvsAus #ChampionsTrophy2025 #IndianAnthem pic.twitter.com/M7ozuDXK2s
— Vivek Vikash (@imvivekvikash) February 22, 2025
BIG BLUNDER IN PAKISTAN!
They played India’s anthem instead of Australia’s anthem #ENGvsAUS#ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/GIWX1aKzwO
— Rishi Agrawal (@RishiAgrawal_) February 22, 2025
When did England become a part of India?
Reports indicate that Pakistan played India’s National Anthem during the England vs Australia match.
#ChampionsTrophy2025pic.twitter.com/JfjYSUhjnn
— OsintTV (@OsintTV) February 22, 2025
Ahead of a crucial match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and India, former Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan extended his best wishes to the team led by Mohammad Rizwan, stating that the side that performs better will emerge victorious.
In this heavyweight clash, Pakistan will strive to defend its title against its fierce rival, India. The team finds itself in a tight spot after suffering a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening tournament match.
If the Men in Green continue their poor form against India on Sunday, they will need significant luck and favorable outcomes to keep their campaign alive. Wassan believes the tournament will become significantly more entertaining should Pakistan achieve victory in this tense matchup.
“I wish good luck to the Pakistan Cricket Team. It’s just a game, but it will be a high-voltage clash, and the team that makes fewer mistakes will win,” Azam Khan remarked while speaking to ANI.
Furthermore, the 26-year-old player commented on the longstanding rivalry between the two nations.
“The rivalry between India and Pakistan is primarily off the field. In recent years, matches between the two teams have been conducted in a more amicable manner,” Azam Khan added.
Unlike the 50-over and T20 World Cups, Pakistan holds a 3-2 advantage over India in the Champions Trophy, having celebrated a 180-run victory in the 2017 final during the peak of India’s star batter Virat Kohli’s career, where no target seemed insurmountable. They enter Dubai with considerable momentum.
While Pakistan opened its campaign with a loss against New Zealand, India secured a comfortable six-wicket win against Bangladesh to kickstart its tournament.
With inputs from ANI
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