The anthem sees Ranveer Singh dancing in the World Cup ‘One-Day Express’ as it catches the excitement among fans for the quadrennial showpiece event, starting October 5 in Ahmedabad.
The Cricket World Cup returns to India for the first time in 12 years and will be played across 10 cities. The opening match will be played between England and New Zealand in a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5. India will begin their campaign against Australia in Chennai. Notably, India won the World Cup last time it was held at home as MS Dhoni led the side to a historic victory in Mumbai.
Speaking about the Anthem launch, superstar Ranveer Singh said “As a part of the Star Sports family and a die-hard cricket fan, being part of this anthem launch for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is truly an honor. It’s a celebration of the sport we all love.”
Pritam said, “Cricket is India’s greatest passion and composing ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ for the biggest World Cup ever, has been a tremendous honour for me. This song is not just for 1.4 billion Indian fans but for the whole world to come to India and be a part of the biggest celebration ever.”
The music video encapsulates the emotions of the global fan community, uniting nations and fans across different cultures.The fan-centric anthem represents an celebration, designed to resonate with hearts and ignite spirits.The anthem embodies the World Cup combining the unique Indian passion for cricket with the national pride of all competing nations to create an unrivalled global sporting occasion.
ICC General Manager – Marketing and Communications, Claire Furlong said: “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever with hundreds of millions of fans around the world ready to be a part of it.
The anthem brilliantly captures the passion and energy of India and the fans that will make this event so special, and we can’t wait for the world to hear it.This World Cup will put place fans at the centre of the action and the anthem will help bring them closer to the game than ever before, so go listen now and create your own hook-step.”
Star Sports spokesperson said, “We are delighted to collaborate with the ICC for the official anthem of the World Cup.The anthem is an expression of the cornucopia of emotions and waves of energy, which each and every day of the tournament promises to deliver to more than a billion viewers around the world.
