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UNICEF goodwill ambassadors Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham during the World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Getty Images
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India batting great Sachin Tendulkar with English football star David Beckham at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. AFP
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David Beckham during the World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. AFP
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David Beckham interacts with New Zealand's players in Mumbai on Wednesday. AFP
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David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar with India's Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. Reuters
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David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar talk to Indian players at the Wankhede Stadium. AP
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Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham interact with Indian players. AFP
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David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar with New Zealand players in Mumbai. AP
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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, left, Bollywood actors John Abraham, centre, and Ranbir Kapoor at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. AFP
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Businessman Akash Ambani, right, with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in Mumbai. AP
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UNICEF goodwill ambassadors Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham during the World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Getty Images
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India batting great Sachin Tendulkar with English football star David Beckham at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. AFP
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David Beckham during the World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. AFP
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David Beckham interacts with New Zealand's players in Mumbai on Wednesday. AFP
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David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar with India's Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. Reuters
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David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar talk to Indian players at the Wankhede Stadium. AP
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Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham interact with Indian players. AFP
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David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar with New Zealand players in Mumbai. AP
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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, left, Bollywood actors John Abraham, centre, and Ranbir Kapoor at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. AFP
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Businessman Akash Ambani, right, with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in Mumbai. AP
David Beckham meets India and New Zealand players at World Cup semi-final in Mumbai
Rohit Sharma's team look to maintain unbeaten run in tournament on Wednesday
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15 November, 2023
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