The International Cricket Council has unveiled the official anthem for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 which is set to be hosted by the USA and West Indies.
Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Anthem Announced by ICC
The ICC announced the official anthem on Friday around 50 days before the start of the tournament. The track produced by Michael “Tano” Montano will be accompanied by the song’s film clip, featuring several well-known stars.
Sean Paul who has been one of the most popular figures in the music industry for over two decades, says that he captures the essence of Caribbean music.
“Cricket has always been a major part of our culture, so I’m honored to record the official anthem for the T20 World Cup.”
“I’m a big fan of Kes, and the track will feature a nice touch of the Caribbean, with some dance, to an international vibe, and of course, Soca – it will be a real anthem for people to sing out and feel the spirit of unity.”
Kees Dieffenthaller, who was known as Kes and the lead singer of Trinidad and Tabago-based Kes the Band, intends to bring a unique vibe to the tournament via the anthem.
“Our mission has always been about bringing worlds together, so blending cricket with music is a powerful combination. Shoutouts to Sean Paul, Tano, and the whole team for creating this musical vibe.”
“Can’t wait for everyone to sing along to this worldwide anthem and bring the party to stadiums across the West Indies and the USA.”
ICC General Manager, Marketing and Communications, Claire Furlong, is excited to look forward to the work of the artists in a song that will appeal to cricket fans the world over.
“We are delighted to have two globally recognized artists who are at the top of their genres Sean Paul and Kes produce our tournament anthem, which will set the tone for the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever.
“Fans can expect a song that will reflect the Caribbean identity while retaining universal appeal for global cricket fans, themed around the event’s marketing campaign ‘Out of this World'”.
The 9th edition of the T20 World Cup is set to begin by the start of June. Around 20 teams are taking part in the T20 World Cup with 55 games to be played across the tournament.
Teams have been divided into four groups of five each. Teams like Namibia, Scotland, Oman, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Netherlands, and Nepal the non-test-playing nations, will also feature in the ICC event.
The first match of the ICC tournament will be played between the United States and Canada on June 02 at Grand Prairie Stadium.
