On the eve of the Champions Trophy's opening match, the Indian tricolor was finally seen flying at Karachi's National Stadium. This came after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced heavy criticism when a viral video from Gaddafi Stadium showed flags of all participating nations except India.

The Pakistan Cricket Board addressed the absence of India's flag at Karachi's National Stadium, stating it is due to India's non-participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The flags of participating countries are displayed to welcome them,

Ahead of Champions Trophy, the flags of seven teams, including that of Pakistan, was seen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, but the Indian flag was missing.