David Beckham Dons Rohit Sharma's India Jersey, India Captain Wears Football Icon's Real Madrid Shirt. See Pics
It was a sight to witness at Mumbai during the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand as Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and England football icon David Beckham shared a moment together. Beckham took to Facebook to share a picture of him meeting Rohit. While Beckham was wearing a Team India jersey of number 45 featuring Rohit's name, the 'Hitman' wore Beckham's number 23 shirt from his stint with Spanish giants Real Madrid.
"Great to meet you captain Good luck in the final Rohit Sharma Indian Cricket Team," said the caption of Beckham's Facebook post.
Rohit is one of the best opening batters of all time. With 18,192 runs in 461 international matches with 45 centuries and 100 fifties, including 10,662 runs in 261 ODIs with 31 centuries and 55 fifties, the Indian skipper is regarded as one of the best to ever do it. He has 579 sixes in international cricket, the highest by any batter.
David Beckham wearing Rohit Sharma's Indian Team Jersey.
Rohit Sharma wearing David Beckham's Real Madrid Jersey. pic.twitter.com/dfloBKDBvl
The 'Hitman' has led India to two Asia Cup titles in 2018 and 2023. He has also led his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) to five titles, making him a highly accomplished leader as well.
Rohit Sharma with David Beckham.
- An Iconic picture pic.twitter.com/IBq7tsYly6
Beckham is in India and watched India's clash with Kiwis in Mumbai. He is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The International Cricket Council has entered into a partnership with UNICEF to empower women and girls and promote inclusion and gender equality through cricket.
Beckham on the other hand is also considered as one of the best footballers of all time. He has represented England at national level and