ICC Champions Trophy: Technical Glitches Mar Initial Matches
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, entering its first week, has encountered several technical mishaps, causing embarrassment for organisers.
Anthem Mix-Up
- During the England vs. Australia match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, the Indian national anthem was mistakenly played before the match.
- This was followed by England's anthem, with the Australian anthem not being played at all.
- The error, attributed to the event management agency, sparked widespread social media criticism.
Watermark Controversy
- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised concerns over the absence of 'Pakistan' in the watermark during the India vs. Bangladesh match broadcast.
- The ICC acknowledged the oversight and promised to rectify it for subsequent matches.
- The initial watermark used a shorter logo due to concerns about the text being too lengthy, but the three-line branding will now be reinstated.
Technical Resolutions
- The issues were described as "teething problems" and have since been resolved for subsequent matches.
- Sunset+Vine, the tournament's broadcast producer, is handling the technical corrections.
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Note: The image shows the missing 'Pakistan' in the logo during India's match broadcast.
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