Footballing legend David Beckham was spotted in Mumbai. The former Manchester United player is now in Mumbai as part of his three-day visit in India as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. News18 Cricketnext had reported previously that the English legend along with India’s Sachin Tendulkar will walk out with the World Cup trophy in the semi-final fixture between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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The International Cricket Council along with UNICEF have come together as part of an initiative to empower women and girls and also promote gender equality through the sport of cricket.
As part of this, the former Manchester United number 7 is expected to be part of the VVIP list who will attend the big semi-final fixture between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Team India is set to lock horns with New Zealand in what is to be a repeat of the 2019 World Cup semi-final clash. However, Team India will be aiming to be on the winning end of the game this time round, having been undefeated through the league stages of the tournament. India also managed to defeat New Zealand in the league stage in Dharamsala as well which will give the Indian team confidence ahead of their crucial fixture.
In the second semi-final, it will be Australia taking on South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Australia who have a trophy-laden history in the tournament, will look to get back to winning ways while South Africa will aim for their maiden trophy.
Rohit Sharma’s men have been in fine form with the entirety of the regular playing eleven having had performances behind them. The injury of Hardik Pandya proved to be a massive setback for the side but the Indians managed to bounce back as they now have made the necessary changes and have a set playing eleven ahead of the crucial fixture.
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