ICC launches 'The ICC Anthem' as a single

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to announce that The ICC Anthem, composed and produced by renowned film and television composer, Lorne Balfe, is now available as a single and can be downloaded on streaming platforms everywhere.

This iconic music piece serves as the new sonic identity of the ICC and World Cup events, capturing the spirit of the sport across its formats of Test, One-Day and T20 international cricket.

Recorded at iconic Abbey Road Recording Studios in London, the unique score evokes the sound of cricket, leather on willow, the roar of the crowd and every emotion of the game and will resonate and connect with fans around the world.

Launched and used for the very first time in the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA, the Anthem is now available to fans on all major streaming platforms.

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said: “We are pleased with how well the anthem was received at the recent Men’s T20 World Cup. It played well in stadia on match days and its various cuts were implemented brilliantly on broadcast. By the end of the event, it felt like a long-standing part of the event and we look forward to cementing its place during the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.

“Releasing the song as a single gives cricket fans everywhere an opportunity to enjoy it wherever they are.”

Lorne Balfe said: “Cricket is a sport that portrays the widest possible ranges of emotions for fans – tension, awe, elation, excitement and at the other end, disappointment! It is also a spiritual game, one that brings families and cultures together and it is these emotions that inspired the creation of my music.

“I am pleased that the anthem is now a single for everyone to enjoy, everywhere.”

The ICC Anthem film was also launched today, giving fans a behind the scenes look at the creative process that went into producing the anthem as well as the recording session at Abbey Road Recording Studios.