At the 2025 Champions Trophy in Lahore, the Indian national anthem was accidentally played before the England vs Australia match, causing widespread confusion and criticism of the event organisers. India are not playing in Pakistan due to political tensions, adding to the controversy that began with India's flag missing in Karachi and a branding glitch during the India-Bangladesh match.
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