Author : Aarohi Agarwal
The Cricket World Cup by The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not just a grand sports event but also something that accumulates the emotions of millions of fans and citizens from different countries. Captivating the emotions and passion for the sport, the ICC World Cup also comes with an anthem every year, mainly composed of the hosting country. Cricket World Cup tracks are wholesome and capable of resonating with global cricket fans.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Anthem
Like every World Cup, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 also came up with an enticing anthem that reflects strong Caribbean flavors. The song is called ‘Out of This World’ which is performed by Grammy Award-winning rapper Sean Paul and Soca Superstar Kes. Both of them share an immense passion for cricket and that is reflected through the song as well. Michael “Tano” Montano has produced this energetic anthem that has also been released with an official music video. The OMV for the song perfectly captures the essence of the biggest cricket carnival with a whole visual representation. Sports lovers can also find celebrity cricketers on the track like Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Chris Gayle, and Ali Khan, and they are all Caribbean personalities with dynamic skills. You can also find eight-time Olympic gold-medalist athlete Usain Bolt in the video along with kids playing cricket on the beach. The energy and positivity in the track is immaculate.
While talking about the experience of working on this music project, Sean Paul said: “I have always believed that music, like cricket, has the power to bring people together in unity and celebration. This song is all about positive energy and Caribbean pride and I can’t wait for the carnival of cricket to get started and hear everyone singing along to the anthem, bringing the party to stadiums across the West Indies and USA.”
On the other hand, Kes added, “Cricket has always been a major part of Caribbean culture, so I’m honored to write and record the official anthem for the T20 World Cup. Respect goes out to the entire crew whose creative input inspired this anthem. The track embodies the vibrant culture and energy of cricket and is a real anthem for people to sing out and feel the spirit of unity”.
Top 5 Cricket World Cup Anthems of All Time
1. ‘De Ghuma Ke’ – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 – India, Bangladesh, & Sri Lanka)
This great composition is made by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy which created a huge sensation before ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. This anthem quickly became a favorite for the Asian sub-continent cricket fanatics. The received so much popularity that it was released in three different languages namely Bengali, Hindi, and Sinhala considering the three hosting countries.
2.‘It is time for us’- Bob’s Beat (ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 – Australia & New Zealand)
‘It is time for us’ is the official theme track for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 which took place in Australia and New Zealand. Bob’s Beat offered a nostalgic essence that stirred the cricket fans and their emotions. Mawe (Markes Watterbug) also shares a fair contribution to this project which helped them reach the top of success. Gaining global attention, this original creation by the WDL Swedish music band depicted the exact picture of this grand sports celebration for which fans wait eagerly.
3. Char Chokka Hoi Hoi (T20 World Cup 2014 – Bangladesh)
‘Char Chokka Hoi Hoi’ was the official theme track for T20 World Cup 2014 which was composed by the hosting country Bangladesh and its talented artists. Although the song is mostly in Bengali, there are some lines in English as well. The music project is composed by Fuad Al Muqtadir along with a group of talented music artists including Jahan Alamgir, Dilshad Kana, Pantha Kanai, and Elita Karim. It is one of the most celebrated cricket songs in the country.
4. Stand By – LORYN (ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – England)
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 offered some of the most exciting matches with tough competition. What helped to increase the anticipation among cricket fanatics was the theme track ‘Stand By’. For this music project, LORYN has worked with one of the popular UK bands known as Rudimental. The song strongly emphasizes the cultural diversity of cricket which can be witnessed in many national cricket teams including England. It was the 5thtime that Cricket World Cup took place in England and the song enhanced its celebration. It was also the year when England became the champion in the history of the Cricket World Cup for the last 50 years.
5. Live the Game, Love the Game (T20 World Cup 2022 – Australia)
Indian Music artists seem to know the perfect song for every occasion and they composed the theme track for T20 World Cup 2022 as well. The song is called ‘Live the Game, Love the Game’ and it perfectly captures the passion for cricket just like its title suggests. The song was composed by Amit Trivedi while the lyrics were crafted by Kaushar Muneer. Anand Bhaskar and Sharvi Yadav’s vocal skills turned this cricket anthem into a musical masterpiece that is loved by all.
It is evident that music has become an integral part of the biggest sports celebrations and the Cricket World Cup is also one of them. The influence of music can be seen in case NFL, NBA, NHL as well as IPL and ISL. With the popularity of SuperBowl and other musical events, it offers a cultural blend where music lovers also join the sports events and it helps to draw more attention from audiences.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Theme Track
Last Year, in 2023, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 offered the theme track ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ that featured Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh in the video. However, the song got ample attention from the audiences and did not create enough buzz to become popular.
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