David Beckham meets India and New Zealand players at World Cup semi-final in Mumbai

Rohit Sharma's team look to maintain unbeaten run in tournament on Wednesday

UNICEF goodwill ambassadors Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham during the World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Getty Images

India batting great Sachin Tendulkar with English football star David Beckham at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. AFP

David Beckham during the World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. AFP

David Beckham interacts with New Zealand's players in Mumbai on Wednesday. AFP

David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar with India's Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. Reuters

David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar talk to Indian players at the Wankhede Stadium. AP

Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham interact with Indian players. AFP

David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar with New Zealand players in Mumbai. AP

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, left, Bollywood actors John Abraham, centre, and Ranbir Kapoor at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. AFP

Businessman Akash Ambani, right, with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in Mumbai. AP

Former England football star David Beckham was at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday as India and New Zealand faced off in the Cricket World Cup semi-final.

Beckham is a goodwill ambassador of Unicef, and was present at the ground with Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is also associated with the relief agency.

Beckham met with players from both teams before the toss.

India elected to bat first in the semi-final as they aim to maintain their unbeaten run at the 2023 World Cup. However, they will have their task cut out as New Zealand have had the better of them in ICC tournament knockout matches.

West Indies great Sir Viv Richards was also at the Wankhede Stadium, with other celebrities expected to attend the match on Wednesday.