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Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh to perform at T20 World Cup closing ceremony
The three performers will headline the closing ceremony ahead of the tournament's final at Ahmedabad
- PUBLISHED: Sun 8 Mar 2026, 12:48 PM
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- ANI
Pop superstar Ricky Martin, alongside iconic Indian performers Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh, will headline the closing ceremony at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The ceremony will feature large-scale performances before co-hosts India take on New Zealand.
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Gujarati icon Falguni Pathak will open the ceremony in style, bringing a local flavour to the Ahmedabad showpiece, which has made her one of the country's most beloved live performers. Known for crowd favourites such as Maine Payal Hai Chhankai and O Piya, Pathak will be accompanied by 50 Bollywood dancers and vibrant choreography designed to transform the stadium into a festival atmosphere.
Singh, the 'Prince of Bhangra', will also be supported by a huge contingent of dancers and the familiar Punjab sound of the Dhol Wala when he takes to the stage. One of the most influential artists in modern Punjabi pop music, Sukhbir is known worldwide for chart-topping hits, including Ishq (Oh Ho Ho Ho) and Dil Kare.
Two-time Grammy Award and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner, Ricky Martin, will then close out the musical extravaganza with serious international star-power.
Martin, whose catalogue of global hits, including Livin' la Vida Loca and the iconic football anthem The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida), has defined stadium concerts for decades and will add the world's biggest cricket stadium to his long list of iconic performances across his decorated career.
"Sport and music have a unique way of bringing people together, and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is a celebration of that shared passion," Martin said in a statement. "It's an honour to be part of such a special occasion, where millions of fans come together with incredible energy and love for the game."
Gates at the Narendra Modi Stadium will open at 3.30 pm IST (2 pm UAE time), with the closing ceremony performances beginning at 5.30 pm IST ahead of the tournament Final at 7 pm IST.