Champions Trophy 2025: A video showing a fan being dragged out of Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for raising the Indian flag during a Champions Trophy match has gone viral on social media. The incident took place during the Australia vs England clash on February 22, 2025. In the clip, a security official is seen grabbing the fan by his collar and taking the Indian flag from him. Another official is seen pulling the fan from his seat and escorting him out of the stadium. Reports suggest that the fan was detained and allegedly beaten by security personnel. However, the PCB have not issued an official statement on the matter.
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This is not the first controversy involving the Indian flag in the tournament. A video from the National Stadium in Karachi before the event showed flags of all participating nations except India. The omission sparked backlash online. The Pakistan Cricket Board later clarified that only the flags of teams playing in Pakistan were displayed, citing India’s decision to play its matches in Dubai. The issue was resolved when the Indian flag was eventually hoisted at Karachi during the opening game between Pakistan and New Zealand.
On the field, hosts Pakistan have been eliminated from the semi-final race.
Their campaign started with a 60-run loss to New Zealand after conceding 320 runs. In their latest match against India in Dubai, Pakistan managed only 241 runs. Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century led India to victory in less than 43 overs.
