The 2023 Cricket World Cup is just around the corner, and with it comes the excitement of a new theme song.

2019 Cricket World Cup (England and Wales): The official theme song was "Stand By" by LORYN and Rudimental.

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"Stand By"

2015 Cricket World Cup (Australia and New Zealand): The official theme song was "Wavin' Flag" (Celebration Mix) by K'naan.

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Wavin' Flag

2011 Cricket World Cup (India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh): The official theme song was "De Ghuma Ke" (Waving the Flag) by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

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De Ghumake

2007 Cricket World Cup (West Indies): The official theme song was "The Game of Love and Unity" by Rupee featuring Shaggy.

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"The Game of Love and Unity"

2003 Cricket World Cup (South Africa): "Welcome to Our Home" by Sello Twhala, Busi Mhlongo, Nokwazi Dlamini, P J Powers

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1999 Cricket World Cup (England): The official theme song was "When You're Gone" by Bryan Adams featuring Melanie C.

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"When You're Gone"

1992 Cricket World Cup (Australia and New Zealand): The official theme song was "Anthem" by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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"Anthem"

1987 Cricket World Cup (India and Pakistan): The theme song for this edition was "Cricket, Lovely Cricket" performed by Lord Beginner and Lord Woodbine.

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"Cricket, Lovely Cricket"