LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) came under scrutiny after India’s national anthem was mistakenly played during the Australia-England clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Saturday.
Sources said the incident prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to seek clarification from the cricket governing body.
The controversy unfolded just before the start of the Australia-England match when, instead of Australia’s anthem, India’s anthem blared for a few moments.
The ICC, responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the tournament, faced criticism for the oversight.
Sources said that the playlist for the Champions Trophy was prepared by the ICC and included the anthems of all participating teams, including India’s, despite them not playing any matches in Pakistan.
The PCB has formally contacted the ICC, demanding an explanation for the error. “Not only Pakistan but everyone deserves an explanation for this mistake,” a source said while referring to PCB’s message to the ICC.
The ICC, which oversees the organisation and execution of each aspect of the tournament, has yet to issue an official statement.
