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WATCH: National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ Sung For First Time In International Cricket Match During IND vs AFG Clash; Fans Sing Along

New Delhi, September 13: National Song 'Vande Mataram' was sung for the first time at an international cricket match just before India's opening T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Sunday. Fans in the stands also joined in, singing along with the National Song and creating a goosebumps-inducing atmosphere inside the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The National Song filled the stadium as fans joined…

Free Press Journal 13/9/2026, 7:59:26 pm IST

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13 Sept 19:59 Free Press Journal WATCH: National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ Sung For First Time In International Cricket Match During IND vs AFG Clash; Fans Sing Along
13 Sept 20:10 Times of India Top First time ever: Vande Mataram sung before National Anthem at India cricket match
13 Sept 23:47 New Indian Express Afghanistan vs India: National song Vande Mataram sung at international match for first time
14 Sept 00:02 Livemint IND vs AFG T20I: Why was Vande Mataram played before national anthem for first time? Here's what report says

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