MS Dhoni-Led Promo Ignites India-Pakistan Hype for Champions Trophy 2025

For the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar have launched a high-energy promo film featuring MS Dhoni to build excitement for the India-Pakistan clash on February 23. The campaign highlights cricket’s #GreatestRivalry, emphasizing the tournament’s intense format, where each match impacts qualification.

Dhoni, in a playful yoga instructor role, leads fans in passionate chants such as “Maachis ki tilli, Shami udao Babar ki gilli!” and “Apna number agla hai, 2017 ka lena badla hai”, referencing key past encounters. With India starting their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 and facing New Zealand on March 2, all matches will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar at 2:30 PM IST.

Vikram Passi, Head of Marketing at JioStar Sports, stressed that this match could determine semi-final qualification, making it a must-watch event. He said:

Few rivalries in sport match the sheer excitement of India vs. Pakistan—a game fuelled by passion, pride, and unshakable devotion. But in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, one misstep could mean the end of the road to the semi-finals. Our campaign highlights what’s at stake, while this promo celebrates the raw energy of cricket’s most intense showdown, brought to life with MS Dhoni’s charismatic charm.

Dhoni, known for his cool demeanor, admitted he couldn’t stay calm when the stakes were this high. As anticipation builds, millions of fans worldwide prepare for what promises to be another unforgettable India-Pakistan showdown.