David Beckham Meets Virat Kohli, Soaks In Atmosphere With Sachin Tendulkar In Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinals. See Pics

Legendary footballer David Beckham was in attendance as India face New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. The former England international, who played for big clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, was in the country as UNICEF's goodwill ambassador — a role which he took up in the year 2005. Beckham was seen walking with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as he took in the atmosphere at the stadium and he even had a small chat with Virat Kohli before meeting the other members of the Indian cricket team.

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar & David Beckham.

- An iconic moment. pic.twitter.com/tlezxhZrd9

Three of the four previous tournament games at the Wankhede have been won by the team batting first, with the exception Australia's stunning defeat of Afghanistan, where Glenn Maxwell's remarkable 201 not out secured a three-wicket victory.

Both unbeaten tournament hosts India and New Zealand were unchanged.

David Beckham, Sachin Tendulkar and Jay Shah sitting together watching #INDvsNZ big Semi-Final.pic.twitter.com/NiNbqyxDOL

"It looks like a good pitch, on the slower side as well but whatever we do, we know we've got to do that well," said opening batsman Rohit at the toss.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson added: "We would've had a bat first as well. It's obviously a used surface but we'll try to make use of it with the ball first up and hopefully there's some dew later."

David Beckham talking with Indian players ahead of the semis...!!!! pic.twitter.com/R7ny9JQZnE

Before the game got underway, India cricket icon Tendulkar and former England football