Katy Perry visits MCG ahead of performance at Women's T20 World Cup final
India and Australia qualified for the big final.
(Web Desk) - Global music superstar Katy Perry will perform two songs before the match. She will then return to the stage immediately after the trophy presentation, this time with her full band. Her post-match performance will last up to 60 minutes, subject to any match delays.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 final will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, March 8 – International Women’s Day.
India and Australia qualified for the big final after the conclusion of semi-finals at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday, March 5.
Earlier, Perry said “she’s looking forward to heading back to Australia to lead the celebrations.”
“I’m all about celebrating equality and the achievements of women, which naturally happens on a global scale on International Women’s Day. It’s no coincidence that I said yes to performing live at the women’s final on this day.
“I hope to bring a unifying, electric performance playing some of my most empowering songs for the best female cricketers on the planet and some of my greatest fans, as we all unite to support gender equality and empower people to achieve everything that they desire.”
India and Australia qualified for the big final after the conclusion of semi-finals at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday, March 5.
Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza to umpire in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final
The International Cricket Council has named Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza as an on-field umpire for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 final.
Ahsan’s on-field partner will be Kim Cotton, while Gregory Braithwaite will be the third umpire and Langton Rusere as the fourth umpire. Chris Broad of the Elite Panel of Match Referees will lead the playing control team.
Ahsan, a member of the ICC’s International Panel of Umpires, was also appointed on-field umpire for the semi-final between India and England, which was washed-out in Sydney on Thursday.
