ICC unveil ‘Feel the Thrill’ as Official Song of Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Composed and sung by star Indian music composer and singer, Anirudh Ravichander, the track symbolises the marquee tournament's high-intensity energy.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released “Feel the Thrill”, the official song of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, amping up the excitement ahead of the global event.
Fans can enjoy the track available on digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, YouTube Music, Instagram, Facebook and others.
The energetic track has been composed and performed by acclaimed Indian music composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander, providing a sonic heartbeat for the much-anticipated tournament, which will begin on February 7.
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.
With powerful lyrics such as “this is where national pride swings with every shot/Where passion hits as hard as the ball”, the official track is set to resonate with fans from across the world.
Feel the Thrill: The official song for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Listen to the official event song 'Feel The Thrill' for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 from Anirudh Ravichander!
"ICC's pinnacle events are global cultural extravaganzas bringing together the best of lifestyle, entertainment, community and experiential diversity, with a compelling athletic spectacle at their heart," ICC CEO Mr. Sanjog Gupta said.
"The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is uniquely competitive, thrilling and expressive, where moments turn into life-long memories for players and fans alike.
"The official song for the tournament aspires to bring this spirit to life, using its music to connect fans, celebrate diversity and turn the event into a shared worldwide celebration of the best that our sport offers."
Reflecting on the emotions behind the track, Anirudh Ravichander said, “Every cheer, every silence, every heartbeat connects in the same tune when it comes to cricket.
"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.”
Promising high-octane, fast-paced action for a month, the 2026 edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup marks the return of the tournament to the sub-continent, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, two nations with rich cricketing history and past World Cup success.
India will start the tournament as defending champions, chasing history to become the first host nation to lift the trophy at home. With tickets starting from just ₹100 and LKR1000, fans are in for a thrilling experience.
The matches will be played across eight venues in seven cities - the Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (Colombo) and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy).
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