BRETT Lee has been asked to produce and perform the theme song for the next cricket World Cup on the subcontinent in 2011, potentially making him not only one of Australia's top cricketers but also one of the country's highest-selling recording artists.His single You're The One For Me, performed with legendary Bollywood star Asha Bhosle, reached No. 2 in the charts in South Africa and India.Lee is still yet to play in a Test match in India, but the blond paceman is adored for his exploits with the ball, guitar and microphone, and has had numerous movie roles offered to him.
Producing and performing the World Cup's theme song will expose his musical talents to billions of people."Music's a great passion of mine, apart from cricket, and to be able to produce a song for such a big occasion, particularly given it's in the subcontinent, a place that I love, only adds to the excitement," Lee said."The people in that part of the world have such a passion for cricket and music. I'm sure it's going to be a great event."Bhosle was delighted to perform with Lee.
"He is such a huge cricket star and you know how crazy we all are about cricket," she said. "But not only that, he is a pop star here now."The final of the World Cup is to be held in Mumbai, India's commercial and entertainment capital. The preceding matches will be co-hosted by India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.The tournament will be held between February and March 2011.
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