Nothing to do with cricket: Reactions flood internet as ICC unveils World Cup 2023 Anthem

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally released the theme song for the 2023 ODI World Cup "Dil Jashn Bole" on Wednesday. The music has been composed by renowned music director Pritam while Bollywood star Ranveer Singh features in the video alongside several social media influencers including the wife of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, Dhanashree Verma.

The video tried to encapsulate the excitement and buzz which has been created as India is solely hosting the tournament for the first time. Ranveer Singh insisted it was an honour to have featured in the video.

ICC unveils ODI World Cup 2023 anthem

As quoted by ICC he said, "Being part of this anthem launch for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is truly an honour. It's a celebration of the sport we all love.

"Cricket is India's greatest passion and composing 'Dil Jashn Bole' for the biggest World Cup ever, has been a tremendous honour for me. This song is not just for 1.4 billion Indian fans but for the whole world to come to India and be a part of the biggest celebration ever."

Fans react to ODI World Cup 2023 anthem

Following the release of the theme song, reactions are pouring in on social media.

Very hard to believe that it has got anything to do with Cricket.
ICC/ BCCI got multiple social media influencers &celebrities onboard but could not find a single cricketer or a previous world cup moment to feature in the anthem for Cricket World Cup?
Who came up with this?? https://t.co/Th2pE4FNjn

— Shree (@kshreerang_) September 20, 2023

#ICCWorldCup2023 #CricketWorldCup2023

The worst Sports anthem I ever seen 🥵🤦‍♂️

For sure Adipurush Team has made this 🧐

Still there is time, Pls change it, There is nothing good in this 🤦‍♂️🙏#CWC2023 #CWC23 #Anthem #ICC #BCCI #ViratKohli #ShaheenShahAfridi #KuldeepYadav… pic.twitter.com/iNmV1gM39N

— Dr Jain (@DrJain21) September 20, 2023

Ranveer Singh's electrifying presence has set the anthem on fire! Get ready for a cricket carnival like no other.Check it out now #DilJashnBole 🌟🏏🎶pic.twitter.com/tudTtJcvPU

— Mukund kumar Jha 🇮🇳 (@iammukundkumar) September 20, 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Anthem is surprisingly worse than expected. In advertising we use stock images& music &so there is Dil Jashn Bole.Sounds like a #Ganapati song adapted for cricket.W/o actual cricketers& visuals from WCs this could be a fan edit. pic.twitter.com/xSjdbGz4I9

— Pranav Pratap Singh (@PranavMatraaPPS) September 20, 2023