ICC Unveils Official Anthem 'Whatever It Takes' for 2024 Women's T20 World Cup

The ICC released the official song for the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup titled 'Whatever It Takes,' performed by W.i.S.H. The anthem captures the spirit of the tournament, featuring a music video filled with iconic cricket moments and catchy choreography, celebrating the dedication and excellence of female cricketers.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the official event song for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Monday, titled 'Whatever It Takes.' The anthem is a collaboration between the all-girl pop group W.i.S.H., acclaimed music director Mikey McCleary, and composer Parth Parekh, produced by Bay Music House.

Launched alongside a vibrant music video, the soundtrack offers a cinematic preview of the tournament, showcasing highlight reels of iconic moments in women's cricket. The choreography in the video positions the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 as the must-watch event of the year. The song embraces a global pop sound, aiming to connect with international audiences and younger fans through its dynamic energy.

W.i.S.H. infuses youthful energy and contemporary flair into the track, celebrating the empowerment of women in sports through McCleary's visionary composition. The campaign slogan 'Whatever It Takes' symbolizes the journey of elite cricketers striving for excellence. The song amplifies this message, honoring the dedication and pursuit of excellence characteristic of champions.

Expressing their excitement, W.i.S.H. said, 'We are incredibly proud to share that, as an all-girl group, we've created the official event song for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup! Cricket unites people worldwide, and it's an honor to contribute to this special occasion. As huge fans of Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana, we can't wait for them and other players from participating nations to perform the hook step from the music video.'

Music director Mikey McCleary added, 'I feel we have captured the vibe and energy of a T20 cricket World Cup in this song, and I can't wait for cricket fans around the world to listen to it.' The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will commence at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on October 3, with the final slated for October 20 at the Dubai International Stadium.

(With inputs from agencies.)