"Ab Khel Jamay Ga" (Urdu: "اب کھیل جمے گا"; transl. Now the Game will be Stronger) was the official anthem of the 2017 Pakistan Super League, the second season of the Pakistan Super League. It was released on 1 January 2017 by HBL Pakistan and was written and sung by Ali Zafar.[1]
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| Song by Ali Zafar | ||||
| English title | "Now the Game Will Be Stronger" | |||
| Released | 1 January 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Ali Zafar | |||
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Background and release
editIn late-December 2016, Ali Zafar revealed that he was honoured to have been chosen again by Pakistan Cricket Board to write, compose and sing the anthem for PSL season II. "After last time's phenomenal response I assume the expectations will be much higher this year." he said further, "Last time (for PSL season I), it was just the beginning. This time, it's a bigger celebration." He told that the song he tried to make "not only celebrates the success of last year's achievement but also anticipates what's in store for the year to come."[1][2][3]
The tournament news has been promoted by hashtag #AbKhelJamayGa on social media accounts of PSL.[4] The song was initially released online on 1 January 2017, but then officially released again on 2 January 2017 with some change in background voice.[5]
On 29 January 2017, HBL Pakistan released the music video, featuring Pakistani cricketers; Ramiz Raja, Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Gul and Ahmed Shehzad.[6][7][8][9] Music video as well as audio with PSL logo in background of anthem was also uploaded on the official YouTube channel of Pakistan Super League.
Zafar also performed on reprised version of the song in the opening ceremony of PSL season II, in Dubai on 9 February 2017.[10][11][12] He was also seen performing at closing ceremony in Lahore on 5 March 2017.[13] He also performed on this anthem at closing ceremony of Pakistan Super League 2018.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Rahul Aijaz (31 December 2016). "It's an honour to compose PSL anthem again: Ali Zafar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "Ali Zafar to rock again in new song of PSL 2017". Samaa TV. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "Ali Zafar's PSL 2017 anthem is out now". Dawn. Pakistan. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "#AbKhelJamayGa: Ali Zafar releases official anthem for PSL 2017". Geo News. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Pakistan Super League (17 January 2017). "Ali Zafar has something in mind for 9th of February". Retrieved 17 January 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ HBL's post (29 January 2017) on Facebook. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ "پی ایس ایل 2017: علی ظفر کا جوش بڑھادینے والا ترانہ" (in Urdu). Dawn News. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ Maheen Sabeeh (9 February 2017). "In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack". The News International. Pakistan. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "On our radar". The Express Tribune. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "PSL 2017 kicks off with colourful opening ceremony in Dubai". Dawn. Pakistan. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ^ "Ali Zafar's bedazzling performance in PSL inaugural ceremony". 9 February 2017. Archived from the original on 17 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2017 – via ARY Tube.
- ^ Pakistan Super League (1 March 2017). "PSL 2017: The Opening Ceremony". Retrieved 2 March 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Rafay Mahmood (4 March 2017). "Change of plans: Ali Zafar to perform at PSL closing ceremony". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
