Hyderabad, Feb. 19 -- The Indian flag was finally hoisted at the Karachi National Stadium in Pakistan on Wednesday, February 19 after it was initially 'missing' from the venue ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

A controversy erupted when cricket fans noticed that the tri-colour was missing among the flags of the other participating countries days before the inauguration of the championship. People speculated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was venting its anger over India's refusal to play the Champions Trophy 2025 matches in the country.

PCB responded by downplaying the controversy saying only the flags of the countries who are playing in Pakistan have been raised at the stadiums. "The Indian team is going to play its matche...