All eyes were on Virat Kohli when India faced Afghanistan in the second T20 International in it Holkar Stadium in Indore. Returning to the shortest format after 14 months, the thrill of watching Kohli’s brilliance on the field was extraordinary.
However, the match took an unexpected turn when a devoted Kohli fan He breached security to hug his cricket idol.
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- Who was the fan who jumped over the fence to hug Virat Kohli?
- Where did the game go after this little hiccup?
- How did Virat Kohli react to the incident and where is the fan now?
What happened on the field during the T20 international match between India and Afghanistan?
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In Afghanistan’s 18th innings, while Kohli was patrolling near the boundary line, an ardent fan jumped over the fence and ran towards the ace Indian cricketer.
Although not broadcast live, the event caused a brief pause in play while security staff removed the exuberant intruder from the field.
Who was the fan who jumped over the fence to hug Virat Kohli?
Screenshot of the video in which a fan rushes to meet Virat Kohli mid-match | Image: X
According to PTI, the arrested man had a valid ticket for the match and entered the Holkar Stadium through the Narendra Hirwani Gate. Driven by his undying devotion to Kohli, the fan scaled the spectator gallery fence in an attempt to meet his cricketing hero.
Police are currently interviewing the detained individual and additional action will be taken based on the findings. However, the identity of the fan is unknown.
Where did the game go after this little hiccup?
Despite the sudden delay, India won convincingly, defeating Afghanistan by six wickets in the second T20I and taking a 2-0 lead in the three-game series. Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged his satisfaction with the team’s performance and stated that the players are fulfilling their commitments as they prepare for the T20 World Cup.
Kohli is seen hugging his fan after climbing the fence to meet him | Image: X
How did Virat Kohli react to the incident and where is the fan now?
Footage of the bold fan hugging Virat Kohli went viral on social media, capturing the rare moment when the fan, with no fear for safety, embraced the cricket icon. A perplexed Virat Kohli stood among the security personnel who quickly removed the intruder from the field.
The arrested fan, who had a valid ticket, is currently detained at the Tukoganj police station. The authorities are diligently questioning the invader to find out more about the incident. The episode sparked debates online, with fans expressing respect for the fan’s audacity as well as concern for the players’ safety.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn