Scout, the popular Indian esports athlete and streamer, has been featured in the official anthem for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, “Dil Jashn Bole.” The anthem was released on September 20, 2023, and features Scout alongside several other Indian celebrities, including cricketers, actors, and singers.
The anthem is a celebration of Indian cricket and the spirit of the Cricket World Cup. It is a high-energy song with catchy lyrics and a vibrant music video. Scout features prominently in the music video, performing alongside the other celebrities and cricketers.
Scout features in ICC World Cup 2023 anthem show testament to his popularity and influence in India. He is one of the most popular esports athletes in the country, with a massive fan following on social media. He is also a role model for many young Indians, and his inclusion in the anthem is likely to inspire many aspiring esports athletes.
SCOUT on this appearance,“It feels like a great moment of reflection! It shows how far Indian Gaming has come, and also makes me look back to my own journey. Sharing the stage with figures like Ranveer Singh and working with organizations like ICC for the International cricket event of the year, ‘ICC Men’s World Cup 2023,’ is truly special! Thankful to 8Bit Creatives for setting the stage for me to work on projects like these. As a cricket fan, it’s a personally happy moment as well. Looking forward to working on more audacious projects each day. Thanks to all my viewers & fans for their support in my journey! In India, esports holds a promising future with increasing recognition, substantial rewards, and surging popularity. The gaming industry has evolved giving rise to a new content ecosystem primarily driven by esports players, gaming content creators, and live streamers.”
“This is a big moment for 8Bit Creatives and the Indian Gaming Community. Congratulations to Scout for becoming the first and only gamer to be featured in an ICC Men’s World Cup anthem so far. India’s growing gaming network is the place to get your brand conversations going and we at 8Bit Creatives are proud to open doors like these for gamers,” commented Mr. Animesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO of 8Bit Creatives, India’s leading Esports consulting and talent agency, and Co-Founder of S8UL.
The release of the anthem comes at a time when Indian cricket is at an all-time high. The Indian cricket team recently won the Asia Cup 2023. The anthem is sure to get fans excited for the tournament and create a sense of national pride and unity.
In addition to Scout’s inclusion in the anthem, the song also features several other elements that are relevant to esports. For example, the music video includes footage of a mobile cricket game. It shows that gaming and esports are being increasingly recognized and accepted by mainstream society. It also shows that there is a growing overlap between esports and traditional sports fans. Popular cricketers Hardik Pandya, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and more collaborated with the gaming and esports brands recently.
