Indian Players Sing Vande Mataram Before National Anthem at First T20I
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the opening match of India’s first T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi, the national song Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem, marking a first for Indian cricket. The BCCI announced that Vande Mataram will now open every home series, preceding the start of the first game. The move was noted as an unprecedented ceremonial change in the sport’s tradition. QUOTE: "Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem" — Times Now
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 40% left, 40% center, 20% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): NDTV, The Hindu
- Center (2): Mint, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- From Jana Gana Mana To Vande Mataram: Historic Moment At India vs Afghanistan T20I — NDTV (left-leaning)
- IND vs AFG T20I: Why was Vande Mataram played before national anthem for first time? Here's what report says — Mint (center)
- Afghanistan vs India: National song Vande Mataram sung at international match for first time — The New Indian Express (center)
- In a first,Vande Mataram played before national anthem at India’s international game — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Indian Players Sing Vande Mataram Before National Anthem In Unprecedented Scene — Times Now (right-leaning)