LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL)’s song for the sixth edition has been released nationwide on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the song, “Groove Mera, features Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig, and Young Stunners. the song refers to the swing and feel of the movements of cricketers,” the statement added.
The PCB further said, “It refers to moments of finesse that one finds in the heart of every cricket match.” The anthem is a celebration of Pakistan’s musical diversity.
The mix of artists is particularly exciting as it represents artists from opposite ends of Pakistan’s musical spectrum. The anthem brings together voices from Pakistan’s rich musical landscape: regional folk and urban sounds of pop and hip-hop.
The video, directed by Fida Moin, includes six leading cricketers who would be featuring for their respective franchises in the tournament, the players are Shadab Khan (Islamabad United) Shan Masood (Multan Sultans), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators), Babar Azam (Karachi Kings), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Lahore Qalandars) and Wahab Riaz (Peshawar Zalmi).
On the occasion, Naseebo Lal said: “It feels great to be a part of the anthem because I have never done a song like this where I have enjoyed myself so much.” Aima Baig said that she felt overwhelmed. “It’s been an amazing journey and I’m really thankful for the opportunity. The vibe of the anthem is very street and urban with elements of festival EDM.”
Talha Younis, of the Young Stunners fame, said that he was honored to be a part of the anthem been. “This time the HBL PSL has tried something different and out-of-the-box and I feel like people would love it.”
Earlier this month, the Pakistan Cricket Board had announced the schedule for Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 which is set to start from February 20 at National Stadium Karachi.
The National Stadium will stage the first half of the competition, while the Pakistan cricket headquarters at the Gaddafi Stadium will be the venue of the second half of the competition, including the playoffs.
With regards to crowd attendances, since Covid-19 is an evolving situation, a decision will be made closer to time though the event organizers are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the concerned government officials.
