The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is currently the epicenter of a global cultural collision. As India and New Zealand prepare for their monumental clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final, a viral rehearsal clip has stolen the spotlight. Pop legend Ricky Martin was seen fully immersing himself in the local spirit, enthusiastically dancing to the iconic Punjabi track “Oh Ho Ho Ho” during soundchecks for the tournament’s closing ceremony.
The choice of music—Sukhbir Singh’s legendary anthem—has sent social media into overdrive. Martin’s ability to catch the high-energy rhythm of the dhol has added an electrifying, cross-cultural flair to the pre-match festivities.
The “King of Bhangra” himself, Sukhbir Singh, and the “Dandiya Queen,” Falguni Pathak, are set to join Martin on stage, promising a performance that seamlessly blends international pop production with the vibrant soul of Indian folk music.
While the stars perfect their choreography, the stands are already alive with a different kind of energy. Indian fans have brought their deep-seated traditions to the stadium, with viral videos showing spectators performing “tona-totka”—traditional good-luck rituals. From small pujas to the symbolic tying of threads, the atmosphere is a unique mix of high-stakes tension and unwavering faith, as the city of Ahmedabad braces for a night of world-class cricket and musical history.