Controversy arose as a video showed the apparent absence of the Indian flag at the National Stadium in Karachi ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Speculations suggest the Indian team's matches being held in Dubai due to political tensions. The tournament starts on February 19 with Pakistan facing New Zealand.
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