ICC Launches 2021 T20 World Cup Theme Song

The ICC has launched the official theme song for the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman on Thursday (September 23).

The song is composed by renowned Indian music director Amit Trivedi.

The 90-second music video features fans from around the world and 'avatars' of India captain Virat Kohli, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard.

It introduced a "brand-new" broadcast technology blending 2D and 3D effects.   

"The animation features a brand-new broadcast technology that blends both 3D and 2D effects to create the stunning film," the ICC said on the theme song. "A production team of over 40 people, including designers, modelers, matte painters, animators, lighters, and compositors, worked round-the-clock to produce the final version."

T20 stalwart Pollard is excited for the tournament which will begin next month as it is "magical and special" donning the West Indies jersey on the field.

Pollard said, "There is something magical and special about putting on the West Indies jersey and stepping onto the field. This upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will give us more special moments. We know our fans will be fully engaged, watching, and supporting and we want to give them plenty to cheer about. I’m excited about the magic moments ahead."

Maxwell, too, is looking forward to the global event, "The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is going to be one of the toughest and most exciting on record. There are so many teams that could take the trophy and every game will be like a final. We can’t wait to get started knowing the calibre of players we have."

The 16-team tournament kicks off on October 17, with the opening game between Oman and Papua New Guinea in Muscat.