David Beckham joins Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli at India vs New Zealand World Cup semi-final
David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar posed with the Cricket World Cup trophy and met players of both teams
November 15, 2023
Football and cricket legends united as David Beckham, renowned football icon and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, joined forces with cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final between India and New Zealand in Mumbai.
Beckham, visiting India in his UNICEF ambassadorial role, shared moments of camaraderie with Tendulkar, also a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, and interacted with Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli.
Wandering around the vibrant stadium, Beckham and Tendulkar embraced the enthusiastic reception from the near-full Wankhede stadium, adorned with cheers and applause for these sporting legends. The duo, accompanied by Kohli, engaged with players from both teams before the crucial semi-final.
As part of his visit, Beckham and Tendulkar took a moment to pose with the Cricket World Cup trophy, adding a touch of glamour to the event. Only four teams remain in contention for the World Cup, with Australia and South Africa set to battle it out in Kolkata tomorrow.
The winners of these encounters will face off in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19, promising an exciting culmination to the tournament.
The convergence of football and cricket icons at this high-stakes event underscores the global appeal and shared camaraderie between sporting legends across different disciplines.
