It’s time when Pakistan’s cricket aficionados have nothing but PSL 2022 on their mind. After all, the most exciting event for the entire country begins tomorrow and now even Imran Khan has officially opened the tournament in great style and pizzaz!

In an exciting promotional clip rolled out on Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf’s (PTI) social media accounts, the premiere can be seen welcoming PSL and pumping up the teams to give their best till the last ball. However, he isn’t alone in the video. His former teammate Ramiz Raja has joined him in the dramatic campaign, inviting him to open the league and give his blessings to the team. The video is packed with savvy effects and flaunts upbeat music to match the PSL frenzy in the air.

While it surely seems an impressive attempt and got thumbs up from IK fans; it has a striking resemblance to London Olympics 2012 campaign. ft UK’s Queen Elizabeth and Hollywood star, Daniel Craig aka James Bond.

The video has resurfaced on social media, igniting a buzz that PCB took inspiration from the iconic Olympic 2012 opening, to create a similar version for PSL 2022.

Watch it for yourself here.

Like Ramiz Raja, Daniel Craig can be seen greeting the queen and inviting her to officially inaugurate the London Olympics 2012.

Now the marketing stunt is being mocked for lacking originality. However, this is just the start of many crackling debates centering around PSL. Social media is still divided over the #LevelHai anthem ft. Atif Aslam and Aima Baig, creating a fiery battle between fans who loved it and keyboard warriors who disliked it.

Nevertheless, all eyes are now on the opening ceremony of PSL. Which stars will be gracing the Karachi National Stadium to perform this year, we are eager to find out.

Stay tuned to Hip in Pakistan for the buzz around PSL in the upcoming days!