Official anthem for ICC World Cup 2023 incurs wrath of cricket fans

The International Cricket Council (ICC) released the official anthem, titled "Dil Jashn Bole", for the World Cup 2023 on Wednesday.

However, majority of the cricket fans didn’t like the anthem and took to social media to voice their reservations.

The anthem features a star-studded appearance by renowned Indian actor Ranveer Singh.

The anthem is a collaboration between Singh and coveted Bollywood composer Pritam.

"Being part of this anthem launch for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is truly an honour,” said Singh.

"It's a celebration of the sport we all love."

The ICC World Cup 2023 will take place in India with 10 teams fighting for the elusive title across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final.

The Cricket World Cup will be played in the round-robin format with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches.

The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, which will be held in Mumbai on November 15 and in Kolkata on November 16. The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.