Dua Lipa hinted performing at World Cup stage
The Cricket World Cup 2023 India vs Australia final match will be held on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Recent reports hint at the possibility of Dua Lipa taking the stage following the buzz generated by the AskDua session.
Dua Lipa performed at UEFA Champions League
Dua Lipa had previously performed in the UEFA Champions League and a few other sporting events. Celebrities are expected not only to grace the event but also to put on performances. Fans are eagerly anticipating this showdown, with rumors swirling that the closing ceremony is going to be a star-studded affair.
The revelation broke after the singer engaged in conversation with a few players during an AskDua session prior to the first semi-final between India and New Zealand, even though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet disclosed its plans for the Sunday. Team India is gearing up for a monumental face-off against Australia on Sunday, November 19, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the ultimate battle for the World Cup trophy.
As fans eagerly await this clash, there’s another rumor circulating online that’s further fueling their excitement. According to a report speculation is rife that Dua Lipa, the international singer renowned for clinching six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards, and two Guinness World Records, might grace the event.
This speculation stems from the singer’s interaction with three cricketers, specifically Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Kane Williamson, on November 15. During their online chat, Shubman Gill queried Dua Lipa about the songs she might perform at both the World Cup’s opening and closing ceremonies.
The three-time Grammy Award winner first performed in India in November 2019. Alongside pop sensation Katy Perry, Dua performed at the OnePlus music festival, which took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. If she indeed graces the World Cup’s closing ceremony, it would mark her comeback after a four-year hiatus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a few union ministers are expected to attend the final game in Ahmedabad, according to news sources. Anthony Albanese, the prime minister of Australia, has also been invited to the championship. In addition, it is anticipated that Team India’s two World Cup-winning captains, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil Dev, will join the celebs in supporting the team.
Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah was present at the stadium during India’s clash with Pakistan in the league match on October 14th, witnessing India’s victory over their arch-rivals by 7 wickets. This anticipation stemmed from a video titled AskDua, which was widely circulated by Star Sports India on X.
During this session, cricket stalwarts such as Kane Williamson, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Daryl Mitchell posed questions to Dua Lipa. During the session, the Albanian singer-songwriter engaged with India’s K L Rahul, Shubman Gill, along with New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, discussing favorite songs.
Gill queried about her potential songs for the World Cup’s opening and closing ceremonies, to which she mentioned ‘Physical’ and ‘One Kiss.’ She also shared some delightful dancing tips with Daryl Mitchell, emphasizing the essence of enjoyment in every performance. Shubman Gill, the Indian opener, specifically asked Dua Lipa which songs she might perform at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup.
Multiple reports suggest that Dua Lipa, the Hollywood pop icon, is highly likely to take the stage at the closing ceremony of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, following her November 2019 maiden appearance in India. Gill’s inquiry about Lipa’s potential performance songs in the video has only added to the buzz surrounding the event.
