England expresses concerns over Rita Ora performing at T20 World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
As the Women's T20 World Cup final prepares to take place at Lord's today, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has voiced her displeasure regarding the scheduled performance by pop star Rita Ora at the closing ceremony. The show will occur just before the match, limiting the England team's pre-match preparation time. Sciver-Brunt's bowlers will lose thirty minutes of main-square practice, leading to frustration within the team. Australia captain Sophie Molineux appears more relaxed about the situation, comparing it to a previous performance by Katy Perry. The presence of Ora is seen as a reflection of the women's game’s growing prominence.
- •Rita Ora performs before the Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's.
- •England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt unhappy with loss of warm-up time.
- •Australia captain Sophie Molineux remains unfazed by the disruption.
- •England's bowlers will practice on a nursery ground instead.
- •The event showcases the rising profile of women's cricket.
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Women's T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony: Who is Rita Ora and why England are unhappy with her performing
"With the finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup about to happen today, fans are not happy with the decision to include pop singer Rita Ora in the closing ceremony for the event.
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