Clusters of excited fans could be heard humming Livin\u2019 la Vida Loca as they waited to enter the stadium, some admitting that the closing ceremony performance by the global pop superstar was reason enough to grab a ticket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe just came here to see Ricky. He has been our star since childhood,\u201d a group of fans told IANS with excitement. \u201cWe are millennials \u2014 we love cricket, but we also love Ricky,\u201d another fan added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 Final promises to be a spectacular fusion of sport and music, with global pop icon Ricky Martin headlining the closing ceremony alongside popular Indian performers Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Blending international star power with the vibrant energy of Indian music, the ceremony will feature large-scale performances from the three renowned artists before co-hosts India take on New Zealand in the tournament\u2019s blockbuster finale.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A two-time Grammy Award winner and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner, Ricky Martin will bring his signature stadium energy to Ahmedabad. Known for global hits such as Livin\u2019 la Vida Loca, She Bangs, and the iconic football anthem The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida), Martin has defined stadium pop performances for decades and now adds the world\u2019s biggest cricket stadium to his list of iconic venues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Martin expressed his excitement about performing at the tournament\u2019s grand closing ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSport and music have a unique way of bringing people together, and the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 is a celebration of that shared passion,\u201d Martin said. \u201cIt\u2019s an honour to be part of such a special occasion where millions of fans come together with incredible energy and love for the game. I\u2019m excited to perform at the Closing Ceremony and celebrate the thrill of the tournament with fans in the stadium and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Martin expressed his excitement about performing at the tournament\u2019s grand closing ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With a packed stadium expected and millions watching across the globe, the closing ceremony is set to deliver a dazzling cultural celebration before cricket\u2019s biggest T20 event reaches its dramatic climax. <\/p>\r\n\r\n