ICC releases official T20 World Cup anthem, featuring Grammy winner Sean Paul - WATCH
Sean Paul and Kes have released the ICC T20 World Cup official anthem
With only 30 days to go for the International Cricket Council (ICC)T20 World Cup, the official anthem for the marquee tournament, titled, 'Out if this World', by Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul and Soca superstar Kes was released on Thursday (May 2).
The three-minute song has been produced by Michael“Tano” Montano and the music video was released on the same day. The anthem features some of the biggest names in sports,including eight-time Olympic gold-medalist Usain Bolt, West Indies cricket superstars Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Stafanie Taylor, and USA bowler Ali Khan among other Caribbean personalities.
“I have always believed that music, like cricket, has the power to bring people together in unity and celebration," said Paul after the release of the anthem.
"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," he added.
The video celebrates the atmosphere and energy of the Caribbean and the US where the tournament gets underway.
“Cricket has always been a major part of Caribbean culture, so I'm honoured 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," said Kes on the anthem release.
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Watch the music video here:
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Anthem from @duttypaul & @Kestheband is here - and it’s Out Of This World! 🌎 🏏
See if you can spot some of their friends joining the party @usainbolt, @stafanie07, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, @henrygayle 🤩#T20WorldCup | #OutOfThisWorld pic.twitter.com/jzsCY1GRqa — ICC (@ICC) May 2, 2024
World Cup starts next month
The World Cup kicks off on June 2 with the United States taking on Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
A total of 55 matches will be played across the tournament, including the group stage, Super Eight, semis and the big finale.
England are the defending champions, having won the title in 2022, beating Pakistan in the final and clinching its second silverware in the format.
(With inputs from agencies)