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The excitement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached new heights with the release of an electrifying teaser video by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This eight-team tournament, marking its return to the cricket calendar after an eight-year hiatus since 2017, promises to be a spectacle, and the teaser has only amplified the anticipation. The video, which has gone viral across various social media platforms, features prominent players from India and Pakistan, showcasing the intense Indo-Pak rivalry in a unique and engaging narrative.
Hardik Pandya, Shaheen Afridi battle for a trophy heist
Conceptualized as a high-stakes museum heist, the teaser opens with Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan stealthily breaking into a highly secure building to steal the coveted Champions Trophy. The scene is set with high-tech security systems, laser beams, and an air of mystery, setting the stage for an action-packed encounter.
Just as Afridi and Shadab are about to make off with the trophy, Hardik Pandya, representing India, enters the scene with his own set of ambitions. In a cinematic twist, Pandya encounters Afridi hanging upside down from the ceiling, leading to a humorous yet competitive exchange between the two cricket stars. The rivalry unfolds 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 joins the action
Adding to the chaos, Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and England’s Phil Salt join the action, bringing their own flair to the heist scenario. The teaser cleverly incorporates elements of fun and competition, with Pandya concluding the video by stating he’s enjoying the competition, a nod to the spirit of the game and the camaraderie among players off the field.
Here is the video:
15 Matches, 8 Teams, 1 Champion. It’s ALL ON THE LINE! 🏆
Action begins on 19 February ⏳#ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/SpVWtGfHNB
— ICC (@ICC) January 22, 2025
