(Cricket News) Numerous sources had earlier claimed that during India vs. New Zealand’s semi-final match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, the English icon and Sachin Tendulkar would walk out with the World Cup trophy before the start of the match.

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The former Manchester United number seven is anticipated to be among the VVIP attendees of the significant semi-final match between India and New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium as part of this.

This matchup between Team India and New Zealand is a rematch of their World Cup semifinal matchup from 2019. Nevertheless, having gone undefeated through the tournament’s league rounds, Team India will be hoping to emerge victorious this time around. India’s triumph over New Zealand in the league stage in Dharamsala will instill confidence in the team ahead of their pivotal match.

Australia will play South Africa in the second semi-final at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. South Africa is aiming for their first trophy, while Australia, which has a rich history of winning the competition, will try to return to winning ways.

With every member of the regular playing eleven having put on a show, Rohit Sharma’s team has been performing well. The side suffered a severe blow when Hardik Pandya got hurt, but the Indians were able to turn things around since they had made the required adjustments and had a final playing eleven before the big match.

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