WATCH: HBL PSL X anthem teaser released
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dropped a teaser for the official anthem of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, featuring rockstar Ali Zafar.
The brief clip, which promises an energetic anthem, showcases Zafar dancing to vibrant music, but keeps the theme of the song under wraps.
The teaser ends with a 'Coming Soon' message, building anticipation among fans ahead of the full release.
Zafar, a longstanding favorite, has previously composed and performed some of the most iconic PSL anthems. His hits include 'Ab Khel Ke Dikha' (2016), 'Ab Khel Jamay Ga' (2017), and 'Dil Se Jaan Laga De' (2018).
It was initially expected that Ali Zafar would feature in the 2024 anthem, but controversy surrounding the project led to his separation after he had been formally approved.
According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly caved to pressure from one of the PSL franchises. The franchise argued that Zafar had become "controversial" due to his past legal battle with fellow singer Meesha Shafi. As a result, they believed that having him perform the anthem would negatively impact public reception and the image of the PSL.
Following his absence in recent seasons, Zafar's return to the PSL stage for Season 10 has generated immense excitement.
Zafar's return comes after several seasons in which the PCB enlisted other artists for the anthem, much to the disappointment of fans.
The full anthem is expected to drop soon as the PSL 10 kicks off on April 11, 2025. The Karachi Kings will take on Multan Sultans on April 12, 2025, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
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