T20 World Cup 2024: ICC unveils new anthem composed by Grammy award-winning Lorne Balfe

As the whole world is waiting for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new anthem crafted by Grammy award-winning composer Lorne Balfe. This dynamic sonic brand identity aims to capture the spirit of cricket across all formats.

Balfe, renowned for his celebrated compositions for films like "Mission: Impossible", "Black Widow", and "Top Gun: Maverick", composed an anthem that will be the official music representing ICC world events. 

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It’s been a great experience working with the ICC: Lorne Balfe

Recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, Balfe's composition is a masterful fusion of traditional orchestral instrumentation along with distinctive sounds of cricket itself,  from the crack of leather on willow to the roar of the crowd. 

“It’s been a great experience working with the ICC and composing the new anthem. It’s an anthem of unity and the goal was to echo the spirit of every boundary crossed and wicket taken in this wonderful, timeless sport,” he said.

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Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events, expressed his excitement for the project and its ability to attract millions of supporters worldwide.

“We are delighted to share this special project with the world. This new sonic brand identity has been in the works for some time and the process of getting to the final product has been as intricate as the music piece itself. Our objective is for it to bring cricket top of mind whenever it is heard and will take listeners on the journey of highs, lows, anticipation, and triumph that the sport is well known for,” Tetley said.

Through this collaboration with COOL Music Ltd, the ICC has shown its passion for cricket and music in an exciting new anthem. The marquee event will go on for a month across the USA and West Indies with 20 teams fighting to lift the grand title.