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18,000 Karachiites saved the national anthem at the Pak vs WI match

18,000 Karachiites saved the national anthem at the Pak vs WI match

The sound system abruptly broke down at National Stadium, but was the patriotic kick-off to the match ruined? Not really
Updated 03 Apr, 2018

Cricket matches and national anthems have an uneasy relationship.

Also read: Twitter trolls Shafqat for getting national anthem wrong at Eden Gardens

And yesterday's Pak vs West Indies match at Karachi's National Stadium saw another goof-up. But before you facepalm, let us tell you there's a happy ending to this story!

Halfway into the playing of the national anthem yesterday, the audio system at National Stadium abruptly broke down, leaving the players with no background music. But was the patriotic kick-off ruined? Not really.

Watch what happened:

Karachiites belted out the rest of the tarana from the stands to keep the players going, and while it wasn't the most mellifluous performance, we have to appreciate the love.

Psst, they sound better here:

Karachiites loved the gesture and proclaimed it a fitting start to the historic match:






Here's to more thrilling moments during the cricket series!

Comments

atif han Apr 02, 2018 03:13pm
pakistan is in our blood, instinct speaks
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manso Apr 02, 2018 03:18pm
Salutations !! Karachi you have proved WE LOVE PAKISTAN !!
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Pak-UK Apr 02, 2018 03:25pm
Loved it., so proud.
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Shuaib Apr 02, 2018 03:30pm
That was an awesome scene. Hats off to everyone in the stadium; last night
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Nagi Apr 02, 2018 03:47pm
Proud moment for whole Pakistan. And congratulations Karachi
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mani Apr 02, 2018 03:47pm
simply wow. ..... cry
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Halfis Apr 02, 2018 04:31pm
Shameful incident
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Hyder Apr 02, 2018 04:52pm
Sir Pakistan zindabad
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Pakistan_Zindabad Apr 02, 2018 04:56pm
Was it a genuine technical hitch or something elese behind?
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Farhan Raza (Cincinnati USA) Apr 02, 2018 05:08pm
Wonderful to watch....The crowd covered it so well as if everything was planned this way. really good to see (rather hear) such a passionate and patriotic people,,,A proud moment for Pakistan!
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Agnostic Apr 02, 2018 05:24pm
Karachiites are the super patriotic Pakistanis. They are second to none when it comes to serving their homeland.
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Fahim Khalil Apr 02, 2018 06:00pm
Hatts Off to true Pakistani's and specially Karachities.. It show the Nation Love to the Country.
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Junaid Ali Apr 02, 2018 06:06pm
Karachities are probably the most patriotic Pakistanis I have ever seen
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sqb Apr 02, 2018 07:19pm
I had to take an emotional gasp of breath listening to their reaction. Well done Karachi, well done Pakistan. Pakistan lives in our hearts and minds, we are PAKISTAN.
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Moazzam Apr 02, 2018 07:19pm
Great
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sqb Apr 02, 2018 07:20pm
I'm sure your voices reached Jinnah sahib, he would be proud. Thank you Karachi, thank you Pakistan.
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Zee Apr 02, 2018 08:03pm
I am crying. What a moment, man!
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Pakistani Apr 02, 2018 08:41pm
Karachi is Pakistan.
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Adnan Mazher Khan Apr 02, 2018 09:20pm
Yes, I was part of it. Well done Karachi.
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Munir Apr 02, 2018 11:06pm
Our enemies talk non sense about us.Pakistanis are a great nation.see it yourself at national anthem inKarachi stadium.Pakistan zindabad
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ND Apr 02, 2018 11:30pm
So amazing and heart warming, that's more like a nation. Salute to my brothers in Karachi.
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anonymouseeee Apr 03, 2018 01:25am
That was absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
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Haris Apr 03, 2018 01:27am
Pakistan always zindabad
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NASR Apr 03, 2018 05:13am
i have this firm believe that if we keep this spirit of carrying over the national pride as was shown in the national stadium then we will be able to meet any challenge in difficult times.
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Umair Farooqi Apr 03, 2018 07:44am
Great response by Karachi crowd. But what about the failure of audio? First match after 10 years and this happens? Why?
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majid khan Apr 03, 2018 08:11am
We are to be Pakistani and we love cricket.
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Sarwat Apr 03, 2018 09:16am
You got that right; WE BLEED GREEN!!!!
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seeker Apr 03, 2018 09:38am
Great stuff!! Hats off to the Karachi spectators. I guess its the perseverance and will of the common people that has kept your nation going in spite of so many systemic failures. Lot of respect and best wishes from India. May both our countries prosper and thrive together.
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tariq Apr 03, 2018 09:40am
proud of my Karachi. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
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Sabir Apr 03, 2018 11:20am
Karachi you rock, go nawaz go , go load shedding go
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Asif Masood Apr 03, 2018 02:03pm
Priceless! Pakistan we love you!
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Adil Apr 03, 2018 02:05pm
Salute to those who filled in and shame on the stadium authorities...
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Imtiaz Ali Khan Apr 03, 2018 05:29pm
Beautiful my beautiful country. Pakistan Zindabad! IndoPak Blood Brothers 4 Life!
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Paul Apr 05, 2018 03:58am
@Pakistan_Zindabad probably BCCI was behind it!! :)
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