PCB wants to know why the Indian national anthem was played before the Aus-Eng match in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Lahore: The cricket world was taken by surprise on Saturday when India's national anthem played for a brief moment before the Australia-England match at the Champions Trophy in Lahore. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was left feeling embarrassed and has pointed fingers at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the mishap. They are now demanding an explanation from the governing body.

It all happened during the pre-match rituals when both teams were lined up for their respective national anthems. The spectators were caught off guard when the Indian national anthem started playing for a second before being abruptly stopped. A source close to the ICC confirmed that the PCB has sent a letter expressing their disappointment and seeking clarification for the incident.

According to the source, the PCB has clearly stated that the ICC needs to take responsibility for the mistake as they are in charge of the playlist for the Champions Trophy. The source also added that since India is not playing in Pakistan, it is baffling how their national anthem was included in the playlist. As we all know, India refused to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns and is currently playing their matches in Dubai. It is now up to the ICC to provide an explanation for this blunder.

The traditional rivals, India and Pakistan, are set to face each other in a crucial match on Sunday. The stakes are high as a loss for Pakistan would mean an early exit from the tournament. This adds to the frustration of the PCB as they continue to face issues with the ICC. In a separate incident, the PCB had also raised concerns about their logo not being displayed on television screens during India's match against Bangladesh on Friday. The ICC has assured the PCB that it was a mistake and has promised to use the correct logo for all matches in Dubai.

The PCB is adamant on receiving a satisfactory explanation from the ICC for both incidents. They are hoping for a prompt response and appropriate measures to be taken to avoid such mistakes in the future. The PCB remains committed to promoting fair play and sportsmanship in the game of cricket.

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