Updated 16 November 2023 at 09:15 IST

Virat Kohli exchanges passes with Manchester United legend David Beckham - WATCH

Former Manchester United and England footballer David Beckham attended ICC ODI World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand in Mumbai.

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Virat Kohli with David Beckham
Virat Kohli with David Beckham | Image: RCBTweets/ANI/X

India are playing against New Zealand in the 1st ODI World Cup semifinal at Wankhede in Mumbai. This showpiece event has been attended by numerous celebrities from across the world. Former Manchester United and England footballer David Beckham is also in attendance to witness the historic event.

3 things you need to know

  • India face New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal
  • Virat Kohli recorded his 50th ODI ton
  • India posted 397 runs on the board

Also Read: Cricketing fraternity honours Virat Kohli's heroic knock to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record

Virat Kohli plays football with David Beckham

David Beckham arrived in India to represent UNICEF as he happens to be the Goodwill Ambassador of the humanitarian organisation. He also interacted with Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the match who also happens to be a UNICEF ambassador. Beckham stepped on the field Alongside Sachin and received a pass from Virat Kohli. He showed his class once again and returned the pass with sheer elegance. The Inter Miami co-owner also enjoyed Virat's 50th ODI hundred from the stands and was seen cheering for the player.

Also Read: KL Rahul takes sensational diving catch in semifinal ODI World Cup, leaves everyone stunned - WATCH

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Incidentally, both David Beckham and Virat Kohli are associated with football as the former England captain currently co-owns Lionel Messi's Inter Miami while Virat holds a stake in Indian Super League outfit FC Goa.

Relying on Virat's ODI ton Team India posted a massive 397 on the board and it remains to be seen how the Indian bowlers perform against the Kiwi batters.

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Published By : Ashish Kapoor

Published On: 16 November 2023 at 09:15 IST