WATCH: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 anthem featuring Atif Aslam released

The ICC has released the official anthem for the upcoming Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, featuring the voice of Atif Aslam in the track titled “Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke”.

The anthem is produced by Abdullah Siddiqui, with lyrics penned by Adnan Dhool and Asfandyar Asad.

The music video showcases Pakistan’s rich culture, offering glimpses of the country’s vibrant markets, lively streets, and iconic cricket stadiums, bringing the excitement of the tournament to life.

Expressing his excitement, Atif Aslam, who has a lifelong passion for cricket, shared his connection to the game. “I’ve always wanted to be a fast bowler and feel the adrenaline of the crowd.

Cricket has always been a part of me, and I understand the emotions that each match brings,” Aslam said. He also emphasised his enthusiasm for the high-energy India-Pakistan encounters, calling them deeply sentimental and thrilling.

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from February 19 to March 9, spanning 15 matches across three cities in Pakistan—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi—and Dubai.

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The eight participating teams are split into two groups: Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B features Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia.

The opening match will see Pakistan face New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi, while the highly anticipated Pakistan-India clash will take place in Dubai on February 23.

Pakistan will host 10 matches, while Dubai will accommodate four, including all of India’s group-stage matches and the first semi-final.

The final will be held in Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case the match will move to Dubai. A reserve day has been allocated for the final in case of weather-related interruptions.