The opening match between England and New Zealand will kick off the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 5 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Fans are impatiently awaiting the tournament’s official theme tune as the huge event approaches. On Wednesday, September 20, the ICC (International Cricket Council) will officially reveal the World Cup’s official anthem, putting an end to the wait. Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh will be featured in the song, “Dil Jashn Bole,” which was written by acclaimed music director Pritam Chakraborty. Dhanashree Verma, a dancer and the wife of Indian wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, is reportedly also expected to appear in the music video.
The greatest cricketing Jashn is almost here, 12 pm IST tomorrow, wrote ICC on X to share the thrilling news with the fans. #CWC23 👀’
The greatest cricketing Jashn is almost here, 12pm IST tomorrow! #CWC23 👀 pic.twitter.com/vqAURnVWlV
— ICC (@ICC) September 19, 2023
Ranveer Singh Fans especially want the 2011 World Cup theme song “De Ghuma Ke” by Bollywood music directors Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy to be recreated by composers.
Fans are requesting a song that captures the thrill of the World Cup like no other as ‘De Ghuma Ke’ video from the huge event are being extensively shared on social media.
India will play Australia in the final game before the World Cup.
The Men in Blue will face Australia in a three-match ODI series beginning September 22 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, as part of their final World Cup preparations. Senior players like Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and skipper Rohit Sharma were rested for the first two games.
Batter-wicketkeeper KL In Rohit’s absence, Rahul will lead the squad for the first two games. In order to replace the injured Axar Patel, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also returned to the ODI lineup after a 21-month absence. If Axar Patel doesn’t recover in time for the World Cup, Ashwin might also be selected for the team. Ashwin played his last ODI against South Africa in January 2022.
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