IND vs AFG: Virat Kohli's Fan Detained for Hugging And Touching His Feet In The 2nd T20I
Published - 15 Jan 2024, 11:04 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:21 AM
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A young fan breached security and hugged Virat Kohli during the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series between India and Afghanistan. Following the incident, Madhya Pradesh police detained the young man and took him to the Tukoganj police station.
Virat Kohli made a comeback to T20I cricket during the second match, marking his first appearance since the semifinal loss against England in the 2022 T20 World Cup. The 35-year-old missed the first T20I match of the ongoing series due to personal reasons.
Fan Breaches Security To Hug Virat Kohli
The Delhi-born cricketer received an enthusiastic welcome from the crowd in his comeback T20I match. However, one fan went too far by breaching security to reach Kohli. He managed to enter the stadium, hugged the former India captain, and touched his feet.
As per PTI, a police official stated that the fan possessed a valid ticket for the game and entered the Stadium through the Narendra Hirwani Gate. The man, appearing to be a Kohli fan, breached the stadium’s perimeter by climbing the fence around the spectators’ gallery.
My wish of hugging Virat Kohli got fulfilled today ❤️pic.twitter.com/r0B8ZjE0Ui https://t.co/vjCWSPyY9e
— Aarav (@sigma__male_) January 14, 2024
Virat Kohli Delivers An Impactful Performance In His Comeback Game
Virat Kohli’s return to the Indian T20I squad after an extended absence sparked widespread curiosity. However, the veteran batter embraced an aggressive approach during the chase. He delivered an impactful performance in the recent match against Afghanistan.
The former Indian skipper came to the crease in the first over when the team’s score was 5/1. The right-handed batter played a quickfire knock of 29 runs from 16 deliveries, including five boundaries. However, he was dismissed in the last over of the powerplay.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (68 off 34) and Shivam Dube formed a potent 92-run partnership for the third wicket. Dube, who scored an unbeaten 63-run knock, notched his second consecutive fifty. India successfully chased down the target with six wickets in hand in 15.4 overs.
There’s Been A Mutual Admiration – Virat Kohli
In a video shared by BCCI on X, Virat Kohli emphasized the strong connection with Novak Djokovic, highlighting their mutual admiration and respect. Kohli also expressed his admiration for Djokovic’s fitness journey and conveyed his hope to catch up with him.
“There’s been a mutual admiration, respect and really nice to connect with global athletes who are excelling at a higher level. Collectively, what I think about it is it’s sending out a message of inspiration to the next generation in a way,” Kohli said.
“I have a lot of respect for him, his journey, his passion for fitness, something that I follow myself and believe in a lot. So, there’s lot to connect on. Hopefully, if he comes to India soon or I happen to be in a country where he’s playing, will definitely catch up with him and just chill out and maybe have a cup of coffee,” he added.
Virat Kohli will be next seen in action during the third and final T20I of the series, scheduled to be played at the Indian Premier League home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Wednesday, January 17.
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