Category: Sports

Lahore – OPPO, the Selfie expert and leader, has been constantly making waves in the smartphone arena with their latest technology, product features and appealing campaigns. In their latest
endeavor, they have captured audience’s attention by partnering with the young Pakistani
cricketer Hassan Ali, to celebrate OPPO’s flagship smartphone F5 and the company’s
partnership with HBL’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018.
This is the first ever TVC of OPPO Pakistan, created for the Pakistani Market and is just in time to announce OPPO’s collaboration with HBL PSL, Pakistan’s most popular and anticipated Cricketing League.
The exciting and classy TVC revolves around the charisma and skill of the young prodigy, Hassan Ali, whose expertise and performance are being used to highlight the cutting edge features of the OPPO F5. The rising star’s characteristics of Focus, Power and Intelligence link him to OPPO’s smartphones that are also committed to ‘always bring out the real you’.

The TVC, shot in Dubai, captures the intense and crucial moment in which a bowler cancels out the noise around him to focus on his run up. The bowler’s thought process is brought to light when the frame freezes to show Hassan Ali mid-air in his delivery. OPPO’s A.I Beautification Technology, F5’s USP is underscored through this.

The TVC is a delight to watch and is sure to create a buzz in the local market. It is also refreshing to see the talented Hassan Ali bring forth his acting abilities. While speaking about the experience of shooting this TVC, he shared, “I had a lot of fun shooting the Ad. It was a different kind of experience and I now have immense respect for people who put in so much work to make a short, seemingly simple advertisement. OPPO is known for their technology and the ad of course does a wonderful job of depicting just that.”
When asked what was his favorite feature of the phone, Hassan Ali said, “OPPO F5’s selfies for sure! The result is mind-blowing. I am so impressed with the result of the AI technology. You have to see it to believe it!”The location for the TVC shoot is the Dubai International Stadium, which has been home to
some of the most important matches in Pakistan’s cricketing history and most importantly has been the focal ground of PSL matches.
OPPO brought together a highly talented team of experts to film the TVC and including the
notable Arthur Zurkawski, one of the most popular cinematographers who has worked in
Bollywood hits such as Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’ and ‘Kick’.
To catch more interesting facts and snippets, check out the BTS video which has already
garnered a staggering 1.1M hits on YouTube.

TVC link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2TA7v85jVw
BTS link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiGiPuGncYg

Lahore –  Plant your feet, stand your ground and let your voices soar.
The Karachi Kings are ready for a sensational new round of cricket in the HBL-PSL Season 3.
With the start of the league only days away the Karachi Kings have their sights on the ultimate prize.

With the a different approach to the launch this year, the biggest team of the PSL, Karachi Kings launch event was held in the biggest game show of Pakistan, Jeeto Pakistan,
with Fahad Mustafa along with Waseem Badami in a special episode of the show.
In an impromptu meet and greet today before the launch event, members of the team and the management spent time with their supports and sponsors for the upcoming season. Among the players present at the event were President of the team and star all-rounder Shahid Afridi,
Captain Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Osama Mir, Tabish Khan, Hasan Mohsin,
Khurram Manzoor, Mohammad Rizwan, Mushtaq Khloro, Saifullah Bangash, Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Irfan and of course international cricketer Ravi Bopara.

In spectacular Jeeto Pakistan fashion, Fahad Mustafa engaged the crowd as well as the team members in his energetic style, encouraging them to take part in the games and festivities. The event also included the official launch of the Karachi Kings anthem, performed by Shehzad Roy.

The event was also attended by celebrities as well such as Faisal Qureshi, Humayun Saeed and Sanam Baloch. Also present at the event were Mr. Aqeel Karim Dhedhi – Chairman, The Arkadians, Brig. Mujtaba – Head of Corporate Communication, Fauji Foundation, and Mr. Tariq Wasi – CEO, Karachi Kings along with Team Director Mr. Rashid Latif.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Salman Iqbal – owner Karachi Kings said ‘As a collective unit the Karachi Kings is more than a team, it is a family. We are confident that this family will display a relenting drive and passion to achieve success in this season of PSL. With the final scheduled to be played in Karachi, it would make us immensely proud to be crowned the victors on our home ground with the people of Karachi. I am also very thankful to Ravi Bopara for visiting Karachi for the team’s launch event, it creates a very positive image of Pakistan, which has always been our goal’.

The management and members of the Karachi Kings team are deeply grateful to the love and support shown by the fans and especially our sponsors, Titanium Sponsor – Bahria Town, Platinum Sponsor – Nurpur and The Arkadians, Official Super Market – Imtiaz Super Store, Official Paint Partner – Brighto Paints, Home Ground Partner – Naya Nazimabad.

Lahore –  A star-studded event by Furor, leading clothing brand comprising of haute and high-street fashion for men, took place in collaboration with Quetta Gladiators at Lucky One Mall on 11th February, 2018 at Karachi.

This event was every cricket lover’s dream as they got an exclusive chance to meet the team of Quetta Gladiators. Some of the popular names that graced the event included Sarfaraz Ahmed, Rameez Raja, Moin Khan, Fakhir, Aima Baig, Anwar Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Rahat Ali, and Umer Amin.

There were also a number of activities organized at the event along with various competitions that people actively took part in, and met their favorite cricket stars.

Fahad Dandia, Director Operations of FUROR stated, “We were overwhelmed by the public’s response at the event. We are strong supporters of local talent, and there is no better way to show this except collaborating with Quetta Gladiators, one of the best teams of PSL.”

Furor is the official retail partners of Quetta Gladiators.

• Hassan Ali is the lead actor in OPPO First TVC of Pakistan

Lahore –  OPPO, the selfie expert and leader is the proud new official Smartphone Partner of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018. After partnering as a global partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for four years, now OPPO has set a benchmark again in the field of cricket. OPPO has also introduced speedster of Pakistan Cricket team and renowned bowler, Hassan Ali who will be featuring as a lead actor in its first TVC of Pakistan. The TVC will be released officially in an exclusive media conference to be held on the 8^th of February 2018 in Lahore.

HBL PSL 2018 will be the third season of the Pakistan Super League, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league which was established by the Pakistan Cricket Board in 2015. It will kick-start from February 22^nd in Dubai. The virtual semi-finals i.e Qualifier and Eliminator would be played in Lahore while the Final would be played in Karachi. OPPO becomes the first international smartphone brand to sponsor the PSL. OPPO has been playing a vibrant role in the development and promotion of sports across the country and this endorsement is another testament of the Company’s vision and belief in the potential of Pakistan youth.

Mr. George Long, CEO of OPPO Pakistan said, “OPPO is a big supporter of sports and has always been associated with sports and entertainment globally. Cricket is a game full of passion and moments to remember, creating happiness for millions of people. We are extremely happy to be an official Smartphone brand sponsor of HBL PSL.  OPPO associates itself with the spirit of sport, a spirit that brings people together, just like your moments with Smartphone. This association is all set to take OPPO to newer heights in Pakistan.”

After all the hue and cry on Internet and Media about Hassan Ali starring in his biopic, the truth is finally out that all have been waiting for!

A recent buzz showed the young cricketer Hassan Ali got caught behind the scenes shooting for OPPO’s new first TVC in Dubai. This TVC will be aired from 8^th of February 2018 onwards.

Hassan Ali, the leading actor in OPPO’s new TVC shared his experience,

“I am thrilled to be working with OPPO and I am impressed with A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology, 20 MP Selfie Camera and other features of OPPO F5. It’s my first tvc shoot and the experience has been amazine. OPPO is fast becoming a favourite among the youth in Pakistan and I hope my partnership with the brand will be an interesting journey.”

 

OPPO TVC Concept

This is the first TVC which OPPO has officially produced for Pakistan market for HBL PSL and it is edgy, classy, exciting and grand. As it is a popular game in Pakistan it’s a good opportunity for OPPO to be associated with HBL PSL. OPPO represents youth and collaborating with HBL PSL has made Hassan Ali the perfect choice for this new TVC. The new OPPO TVC aims to distinguish the experts from the rest just like OPPO which is well known for being the Selfie expert and leader. The AI Beauty Recognition Technology feature, 20 MP Selfie Camera Full Screen and its distinguished facial tracking is used as a visual device on the cricket field. OPPO personifies the attributes of an expert by using adjectives that draw parallel between a Selfie Expert and a cricket expert. Hence, just like OPPO, Hassan Ali as a cricket expert who sits at the very top in his credential. A remarkable rise of this cricketing star is parallel to the success which OPPO has achieved in the previous years.

About OPPO

OPPO is an ever-evolving global smartphone brand dedicated to delivering customers with the most extraordinary experience through innovative technology, meticulous design and camera expertise.

 

Lahore:Islamabad United, the winners of the inaugural HBL PSL, is proud to announce its partnership with Haleeb Foods.Haleeb Foods is a leading Foods and Beverage Company, with a primary focus on nutrition, health and the well being of its consumers. Haleeb Foods are pioneers in the dairy sector in Pakistan and have contributed substantially to the continuous growth of the sector.Under the Partnership, Islamabad United and Haleeb Foods have some exciting initiative and campaigns planned, with a strong focus on leveraging the digital marketing space. Fans of ISLU and the PSL will see some exciting and innovative content coming their way.

Regarding this partnership, Memosh Khawaja CEO Haleeb Foods Ltd. stated “It’s a pleasure for Haleeb Foods to partner with Islamabad United which not only offers a great corporate personality fit but also shares our vision for a better Pakistan. Haleeb foods is a pioneer of the dairy industry and aims to be one of the most aspirational dairy and beverage Pakistani companies. Through this partnership we will be able to speak to cricket loving Pakistanis with our new nutritious and delicious brand FLAVA. We wish Islamabad United all the best for the tournament ahead.”

Islamabad United owner Ali Naqvi added, “We are delighted to partner with one of Pakistan’s leading organizations. Not only does Haleeb Foods share our philosophy of bringing international standards and practices to Pakistan, but their work in driving sustainable business practices for a better tomorrow is something that we have in common. Both our organizations have similar viewpoints towards the supremacy of quality, making Haleeb Foods ideal partners for us at Islamabad United.”

Islamabad United is one of the five franchise teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and is the winner of the first season of the PSL. The franchise believes in brining change to Pakistani sports with the introduction of international standards of practice and a commitment to continuous progress.

After taking Social Media by storm, Hasan Ali’s images appeared yet again on different platforms and these images are telling us a different story this time. We’ve recently witnessed that the Emerging Cricketer of the year Award has been given to Hasan Ali in the recent ICC awards. Surely, he is a man of the hour and we are expecting him to reveal something massive this time again as he takes on the Director’s seat with aplomb. This could mean that he’s starring in a movie or documentary based on his heroics for 2017. We actually found the #CricketersNewJob.

Even before the Champions Trophy, Hasan was a consistent performer but it was in this tournament that he had come of age as he has kept on chipping with wickets. His brilliant off-cutters along with the deceptive in-swingers helped him outfox the batsman time. Hasan Ali was awarded with the player of the tournament award. Moreover, Hasan Ali also added another feat to his blooming career for becoming the second bowler in T20 history to dismiss five batsmen bowled in a match.

Hasan Ali has been an inspiration for many due to his outrageous bowling action and the records he has made in the previous year. Seeing him in a Directorial position could mean that he has ventured into a major project. These images have been creating a buzz on different Social Media platforms and people have started discussing and guessing the story behind these images as they have been stirring immense curiosity.

Zainab Abbas, a famous Sports Anchor also tweeted,“Seems to me it’s a short biography movie #WhatIsHasanUpto”

As it shows from her tweet/status that Hasan Ali is all set to surprise us with his star looks in his upcoming biopic based on his victorious journey of 2017 for his breakthrough back-to-back performances.

 

 

 

Lahore –  Since the inception of the HBL-PSL, the Karachi Kings and its management have always strived for the betterment of cricket in Pakistan. For the past several years, the franchise has meticulously developed groundbreaking programs and undertaken numerous initiatives to make this dream a reality.

The vision and promise of Karachi Kings to unite the city and bring forth new talent into the game, is gradually coming into shape, a promise that we all saw fulfilled with the Khiladi Ke Khoj – Talent Hunts, where the turnout of prospective players was in the thousands, not just from Karachi
but across Pakistan as well. The Khiladi Ke Khoj Talent Hunt was the first step that led to the launch of Saima Group Karachi Ke Shehzade Tournament 2017.

With the commencement of the 3^rd Season of PSL drawing near, Mr. Salman Iqbal – Owner,
Karachi Kings and the President of the team, a living legend in his own right,
Mr. Shahid Khan Afridi have made some major announcements today. Imad Wasim, a sensational
all-rounder has been appointed to lead the team as captain in the upcoming installment of the PSL. In a very short time, Imad has managed to prove his mantle as a capable athlete, injecting a fresh and energetic vigor into the team.

In addition to changes in the team roster, Mr. Iqbal made announcements about new initiatives that will serve as an investment into the future of sports and cricket in Pakistan, further strengthening the next generation of athletes who will make our country proud. With the launch of the
Street Kings, a trust that will work in collaboration with the Shahid Afridi Foundation to identify, groom and train the raw sporting talent of Pakistan that lacks opportunities to grow. Bringing out the best of the best from all parts of the country, not just in cricket but in Boxing and Football as well. The Shahid Afridi Foundation will also be working with the Ehsaas Trust, to provide education and welfare to underprivileged homes and families.

To further the development of young players Mr. Iqbal also announced the launch of the
Karachi Kings Academy, where the athletes who progress form the Street Kings will be provided with a unique one of a kind platform that will offer young and upcoming athletes with greater avenues to develop and hone their skills, the academy will provide facilities and further polish the individuals into world class players, while also creating opportunities for them to perform in UAE and other international arenas. Speaking about the new announcements, Mr. Salman Iqbal said ‘Evolving and adapting to change are an essential part of growth, as a collective unit the Karachi Kings hold firmly to this belief. We are confident with the appointment of Imad Wasim as the new team captain and wish him all the best in the upcoming season. With Shahid Afridi as President for Karachi Kings, we look forward to gaining from his vast experience and expertise, the coming year looks even more promising. With the launch of our new initiatives, as well as collaboration with the Shahid Afridi Foundation, we look forward to setting a new precedent of growth and excellence in sportsmanship’.
Attending the event today were Mohammad Amir, Babar Azam, Rashid Latif, Shehzad Roy,
Tariq Wasi – CEO Karachi Kings, with Najeeb Ul Hasnain presiding over the event.

The management and members of the Karachi Kings team are deeply grateful to the love and support shown by the fans and especially our sponsors, Bahria Town, Bridge Power Batteries,
The Arkadians, Shield, Oye Hoye, Vital Tea, Pepsi and Super Star Motorcycles, home ground partner Naya Nazimabad our print partners Score Line and Pakistan Observer with Apna Karachi 107 and
FM 91 as radio partners.

Lahore – Rabia Butt, a leading Pakistani model presenting the Ranreza powered by Jubilee Insurance Best Fielder of the Match Award to Sadeera Samarawickrama after Pakistan`s victory against Sri Lanka in the 1st T20.

Karachi – The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi, has green lit and has offered the PCB’s full support for the upcoming ICC approved and Emirates Cricket board sanctioned T10 Cricket League. The Pakistan cricket boards involvement means that the T10 Cricket League will now feature Pakistan’s top players such as Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, Mohammed Amir, Babar Azam, Ahmed Shehzad, Ruman Raees, Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammed Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Yasir Ali, Junaid Khan and the entire centrally contracted Pakistan Squad will be up for grabs in the upcoming T10 Cricket League Draft.

Speaking from his offices, Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman of Mulk Holdings and T10 Cricket league said

’’I am delighted to announce that the Pakistan Cricket board has offered its full support and confirmed release of the current centrally contracted players. On behalf of T10 management and Team owners and Emirates cricket Board, I would like to offer special gratitude to PCB chairman Mr. Najam Sethi for his support to T10 cricket League. We look forward to welcoming all fans to the first ever T10 Cricket League ’’

Pakistan Cricket board’s involvement comes in light of other cricket boards sanctioning and approving the much talked about T10 Cricket league such as the Sri-lankan Cricket Board, Bangladesh Cricket Board, Emirates Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket Board.

The attraction of Shahid Afridi and the strong lineup of centrally contracted players from Pakistan will add a whole new bang to the already much talked about 10 over format.  With a potential audience of over 1.4 Billion South Asian people, 90 minutes of action, 10 overs a side, star players, celebrities, performance shows, South Asian rivalries, performances after every over, drama and nail biting finishes it is bound to be crickets newest and hottest attraction

Salman Iqbal, president of the T10 Cricket League: “Pakistani cricketers are some of the most exciting players in the world with star following of millions of passionate fans. They will be an integral part of our leagues’ success. I would like to thank Mr. Sethi and the PCB for their support for the T10 cricket league and their progressive thinking towards the development of this game we all love!”

Also adding to the mix of T10 league list of current international players including  Eoin Morgan captain of the England team, Shakib Al Hasan, Virender Sehwag and Sangakkara the ‘cricketentainment’ will begin from the first ball!

Over 100 performers per match to entertain crowds, crowd interaction, player interaction, rivalries, over 20 celebrities in attendance every match, International players and cricketing action from the first ball!