The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official anthem titled 'Out of this World' for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2024, featuring Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul and Soca superstar Kes.
The anthem sets the tone and excitement for T20I cricket’s biggest event, which will showcase 20 teams across 55 matches.
Produced by Michael “Tano” Montano, the anthem was premiered alongside its music video, which includes appearances by some of the most renowned figures in sports.
This includes eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, West Indies cricket legends Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and Stafanie Taylor, as well as USA bowler Ali Khan, among other Caribbean personalities.
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Grammy Award winner 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.”
Soca Superstar Kes said: “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”.
The T20 World Cup will take place at a total of three venues in the USA and six in the West Indies between June 1 and 29.
The tournament will begin with the USA facing neighbours Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
It is worth mentioning that 20 qualifying teams are divided into four groups of five, from which the top two teams of every group will make their way to the Super 8 round. In that stage, qualifying teams will once again be divided into two groups of four, from which the top two teams will make their way to the semi-final and then the winners will play the final on June 29.
England are the defending champions after beating Pakistan in the final in 2022.
