Ricky Martin dances to ‘Oh ho ho ho’: Move over cricket drama. This T20 World Cup final was about music, too! While India and New Zealand battled it out on the pitch on March 8, the real entertainment buzz was off the field. International pop sensation Ricky Martin lit up the stadium with a show-stopping performance during the closing ceremony. And he just showed that cricket fans can groove as hard as they cheer.
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Ricky Martin goes ‘Oh ho ho ho’
The party kicked off with Indian pop icon Sukhbir Singh setting the mood with his ever-energetic chartbuster ‘Oh Ho Ho Ho’.
The crowd couldn’t resist; the stadium turned into an instant dance floor. And then came the global superstar. Ricky Martin hit the stage and delivered a high-energy performance of his biggest hits. And then he charmed fans with his signature moves.
Ricky dives into the Indian vibe
A video shared by the ICC Instagram account captured a priceless moment: Ricky, dressed casually in a white tee, dancing his heart out to Sukhbir’s ‘Oh Ho Ho Ho’ alongside a group of ecstatic fans.
The clip quickly went viral. Sukhbir couldn’t resist joining in online, commenting, “ale ale ale meets oho ho ho!”
Fans went wild in the comments.
A first-time cricket crowd for Ricky
For Ricky, performing for a cricket crowd was a brand-new experience. Speaking to ANI, Sukhbir shared, “I am very excited as I have never performed for a cricket audience. This performance will be very special…”
Clearly, it was more than special; Ricky’s energy, coupled with the crowd’s enthusiasm, created a once-in-a-lifetime carnival-like atmosphere.