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DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released the official song for the T20 World Cup 2026, titled ‘Feel the Thrill’, which is scheduled to begin on 7 February in India and Sri Lanka.
According to the ICC, the track was composed and performed by renowned Indian singer Anirudh Ravichander.
“The lively track was composed and performed by renowned Indian music composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander, offering a sonic pulse for the highly awaited tournament starting on February 7,” the press release read.
“Picking up with the fierce spirit – “when nations collide, action isn’t watched, it’s lived” – the song upholds the competitive nature of the tournament. The song blends energetic beats with lyrics reflective of the passion, drama, and emotion behind T20 cricket,” it added.
Following the release, Anirudh Ravichander expressed pride in singing the song.
“Every cheer, every silence, every heartbeat connects in the same tune when it comes to cricket,” he said.
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“It’s a feeling, an emotion. I’m glad to be associated with the Feel the Thrill campaign and official song. This is our attempt to bring the global fans together in a spirited unity up and above the fierce on-field rivalry that is set to unfold across the subcontinent,” he added.
For the unversed, the T20 World Cup 2026 will run from 7 February to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka.
The marquee event will feature 20 teams competing across a packed schedule of 55 matches, including the semi-finals and final.
The 20 teams have been divided into four groups of five, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Eight stage, where the race to the knockout rounds intensifies.
Notably, defending champions India became the first team to officially unveil their squad for the tournament.
Group A features Pakistan and India alongside the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands, setting up a high-voltage contest early in the tournament.
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