In an exciting announcement today, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the anthem for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, titled “Dil Jashn Bole.” This much-anticipated reveal comes as cricket enthusiasts worldwide gear up for the highly anticipated tournament set to begin on October 5, 2023.
The ICC took to its official social media platform, now known as the X account, to share the news, stating, “DIL JASHN BOLE! #CWC23. Official Anthem arriving now on platform 2023. Board the One Day Xpress and join the greatest cricket Jashn ever!” The anthem, featuring renowned Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, boasts music composition by the acclaimed Indian music director Pritam Chakraborty.
The release of “Dil Jashn Bole” is expected to ignite the fervor of cricket fans worldwide and foster unity as teams from various nations compete for the prestigious ICC Cricket World Cup trophy.
However, not all fans shared the same enthusiasm for the anthem. Some cricket enthusiasts expressed disappointment, drawing comparisons to the 2011 World Cup anthem, “De Ghumke.”
In other World Cup news, the tournament’s opening match is scheduled for October 5, with defending champions England set to face off against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
The Pakistan cricket team, also known as the Green Shirts, is set to participate in a total of 11 matches during the World Cup. Their campaign will kick off on October 6 in Hyderabad, where they will go up against the Netherlands. Here’s a look at Pakistan’s World Cup schedule:
Pakistan’s Schedule for ICC World Cup 2023:
- October 6 – vs Netherlands in Hyderabad
- October 10 – vs Sri Lanka in Hyderabad
- October 14 – vs India in Ahmedabad
- October 20 – vs Australia in Bengaluru
- October 23 – vs Afghanistan in Chennai
- October 27 – vs South Africa in Chennai
- October 31 – vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
- November 4 – vs New Zealand in Bengaluru (Day match)
- November 11 – vs England in Kolkata
All day matches are set to begin at 10 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time (PST), while the remaining fixtures will be day-night matches, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PST.
Should Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, their matches will take place in Kolkata. However, if India reaches the semi-finals, they will play in Mumbai unless facing Pakistan, in which case the match will be held in Kolkata. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the action-packed ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which promises thrilling moments both on and off the field.
