'Always liked being a batter': David Beckham gives insights into his cricketing skills - WATCH

Team India's utter dominance in the ongoing edition of the ODI World Cup 2023 continued as they were able to make a place in its fourth final in the history of the tournament. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated New Zealand by 70 runs and won its tenth consecutive match of the tournament. The Indian team put up a fantastic batting display and achieved a first-innings score of 397/4. 

3 things you need to know 

• Indian pacer Mohammad Shami was adjudged the Player of the Match for his seven-wicket haul 
• India defeated New Zealand for the second time in the ODI World Cup 2023 
• The final of the 2023 ODI World Cup will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

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David Beckham opens up on his unheard cricketing skills 

Legendary British Footballer David Beckham, who witnessed the India vs New Zealand CWC 2023 semi-final in Mumbai, while speaking to BCCI in an interview stated that he would have liked becoming a batter. Beckham said that he used to play as a batsman while playing cricket in childhood. David Beckham said: 

I used to play cricket when I was a young kid at school, and I always liked being a batter. But, I also like to bowl and I also like to field. So, maybe I am an all-rounder, but see myself more as a batter. You know what? I would always say football fans, but being here today, I am not so sure. The atmosphere is incredible. The fans are creating an electric atmosphere and they are very loud, so I am not so sure. 

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Does Team India have a chance of winning the third ODI World Cup title? 

The Indian cricket team has played thrice in the finals of the ODI World Cup, where they have been able to taste glory twice, and they lost once against Australia in 2003. The Indian team now has the best chance to win the third 50 over the World Cup title when they play the finals on November 19 in Ahmedabad.