While the exact reason behind the Indian flag's absence remains unknown ... set to host matches for teams such as New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and England.

Ahead of the event, the flags of seven teams, including that of Pakistan, was seen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, but the Indian flag was ... South Africa, England and Afghanistan.

A social media uproar erupted after a video surfaced showing Karachi's National Stadium decorated with flags of teams participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025—except for India's.