Daily Current Affairs / ICC launches the official anthem of the T20 World Cup 2021 to be held in Oman and UAE
Category : Sports Published on: September 30 2021
· The ICC launched a campaign film featuring Indian batting legend Virat Kohli and West Indies captain Kieron Pollard's 'Avatar' along with the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in Oman and UAE.
· Composed by Bollywood music director Amit Trivedi, the official anthem is an animated short film featuring young fans from across the globe engaged in T20 cricket as well as big Bollywood superstars.
· The T20 World Cup will begin in Oman and UAE from October 17, with the finals to be played in Dubai on November 14.
Important facts
About ICC
v ICC: International Cricket Council
v The International Cricket Council is the world governing body of cricket.
v President: Greg Barkley
v Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
v Founded: 15 June 1909
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