The excitement for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached new heights with the release of an electrifying teaser video for the International Cricket Council (ICC). This eight-team tournament, which marks its return to the cricket calendar after an eight-year hiatus since 2017, promises to be a spectacle, and the preview has only amplified the anticipation. The video, which has gone viral on various social media platforms, features prominent players from India and Pakistan, showcasing the intense rivalry between Indo-Pakistan in a unique and engaging narrative.
Hardik Pandya and Shaheen Afridi fight over trophy heist
Conceptualized as a high-risk museum heist, the trailer begins with the Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan stealthily breaking into a highly secure building to steal the coveted Champions Trophy. The stage is set with high-tech security systems, lasers and an air of mystery, setting the stage for an action-packed encounter.
Just when Afridi and Shadab are about to take the trophy, Hardik Pandyarepresenting India, enters the scene with its own ambitions. In a cinematic twist, Pandya encounters Afridi hanging upside down from the ceiling, leading to a funny but competitive exchange between the two cricket stars. The rivalry plays out dramatically in front of the trophy, which is kept in a laser-protected room, adding to the tension and excitement of the moment.
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Mohammad Nabi and Phil Salt join the action
Adding to the chaos, the Afghan government Mohamed Nabi and from England Phil Salt Join the action, bringing your own style to the heist scene. The trailer cleverly incorporates elements of fun and competition, and Pandya concludes the video by stating that he is enjoying the competition, a nod to the spirit of the game and the camaraderie between the players off the field.
Here is the video:
15 Matches, 8 Teams, 1 Champion. IT’S EVERYTHING AT STAKE! 🏆
The action starts on February 19 ⏳#ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/SpVWtGfHNB
— ICC (@ICC) January 22, 2025