The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 is gearing up for a grand celebration as the official anthem, “Out of This World,” explodes onto the scene. This electrifying track features the renowned Grammy Award-winning artist Sean Paul and Soca superstar Kes, promising an unforgettable musical experience.
Produced by the legendary Michael “Tano” Montano, the anthem perfectly captures the energy and excitement surrounding the upcoming tournament, which will showcase 20 teams battling it out across 55 matches of T20I cricket.
The music video adds another layer of anticipation, featuring appearances by sporting icons like Usain Bolt and cricket legends Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and Stafanie Taylor. Additionally, USA bowler Ali Khan and other prominent Caribbean personalities make their mark, reflecting the diverse spirit of the tournament.
“I have always believed that music, like cricket, has the power to bring people together in unity and celebration,” Sean Paul shared his enthusiasm. “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.”
Kes, echoing the sentiment, expressed his honor: “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.”
With the tournament set to be held across nine stunning venues in the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29, the stage is set for an epic cricketing showdown. The journey begins with the USA facing Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, and the anticipation is palpable.
Twenty qualifying teams are divided into four groups of five for the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super 8 round. Here, the teams are further divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each Super 8 group progressing to the thrilling semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will then battle it out for the coveted championship title in the final on June 29th.
England, the reigning champions, will be looking to defend their crown after their triumphant win over Pakistan in the 2022 tournament. With “Out of This World” setting the tone, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 promises to be an unforgettable spectacle of sporting excellence and cultural celebration.
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