# Cricket’s New Era: Full Vande Mataram

URL: https://technosports.co.in/crickets-new-era-full-vande-mataram/  
Published: 2026-09-14  
Updated: 2026-09-14  
Author: Raunak Saha

The BCCI is rewriting pre-match rituals. Starting September 13, the India vs. Afghanistan T20I will feature the full six-stanza Vande Mataram. Lasting 190 seconds, this mandatory ceremony sets a bold new protocol for all future home fixtures. Broadcasters are adjusting, and the atmosphere is shifting. Witness this historic evolution as cricket blends tradition with strict national guidelines on the field.