“Mauka Mauka” is back! The iconic phrase that stirred the emotions of cricket fans is making a grand return in the Start Sports new promo for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash on October 14 at the ICC Cricket World Cup. The “Mauka Mauka” campaign gained immense popularity during the India Pakistan match in the 2015 World Cup, and is known for its clever and humorous take on the rivalry between both countries. In the upcoming promo, Star Sports aims to reignite the anticipation that surrounds this epic clash.

Its ‘8 ka wait’ time

The campaign is named ‘8 ka wait’ because India has beaten Pakistan 7 times in ODI World Cup, with the aim to maintain their unbeaten record against Pakistan the ‘8 ka wait’ campaign suits perfectly for this promo. The film captures the emotions of Indian cricket fans who look forward to another triumph as they recall the world cup victories over Pakistan. The ‘mauka-man’ (Vishal Malhotra) is back in the promo playing the role of Pakistani fan as shown in previous campaigns, still waiting to see his team win against India and break the jinx of a loss in the world cup. In the promo, both the fans from India and Pakistan are depicted as ghosts, symbolising the haunting history of India’s dominance over Pakistan. While the Pakistani fans are still optimistic and hoping for a win this time.

Star-studded promo

The most awaited promo has been released by Star Sports on their official X (Twitter) handle. One of the most exciting things about this promo is the presence of Indian All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Internet sensation Shanaz Gill. The ‘8 ka wait’ term perfectly matches Jadeja’s jersey number, which happens to be 8, adding more excitement for the fans, and Shehnaz’s presence will add a touch of glamour to the event. Along with Jadeja and Shehnaz, the promo also features stand-up comedian Akash Gupta to provide an extra layer of humour to the campaign.

The promo is already getting a lot of attention among the Fans and it has become a hit on social media platforms. Cricket enthusiasts from both countries are eagerly awaiting the clash of arch-rivals, the ‘Mauka mauka’ will add more spice to the match.