Bhubaneswar: A rap anthem for the upcoming second ODI between India and England has gone viral on social media.
The match will be held on February 9, 2025, at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack and the anthem has already taken over the internet.
The rapper, Samir Rishu Mohanty, better known as Rapper Big Deal, is from Puri. He shot the anthem video at Barabati Stadium, blending his love for music with the excitement of the cricket match. His unique rap style has grabbed the attention of social media users, making it a trending topic.
In the video, Rapper Big Deal can be seen wearing black goggles, a cap, a jacket, and oversized grey pants. He begins by rapping, “Is everyone ready or not? If you’re ready, then listen. Our Odisha is a welcoming state, a land of science, home to Konark and Lingaraj Temples, a place of sports and players, and our people are as sweet as our food.”
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He shared the video on his Instagram with the caption, “Ready for IND vs ENG match on 9th? @cricketodisha 🙏🏼❤️”. So far, the video has gained an incredible 543k views and 65.9k likes, with fans flooding the comments with heart, fire, and thumbs-up emojis.
The video is spreading quickly and it is clear that people are excited about the match and proud of Odisha’s culture. It is a perfect blend of music and cricket, creating a buzz online and bringing the community together.
