- By Vishal Pushkar
- Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:30 AM (IST)
- Source:PTI
In an unexpected turn of events during the India-Afghanistan T20 match at Holkar Stadium in Indore, a young man was detained by police after defying security arrangements and reaching cricketer Virat Kohli for a hug. The incident occurred while Virat Kohli was fielding on the ground.
The detained individual, who possessed a valid ticket for the match, entered Holkar Stadium through the Narendra Hirwani Gate. Despite having a ticket, the fan breached security measures by climbing the fence of the spectators' gallery, driven by a strong desire to meet the star cricketer.
Law enforcement officials promptly apprehended the young man and escorted him to the Tukoganj police station for further investigation. The police official mentioned that the individual appeared to be a fervent Virat Kohli fan, emphasizing his passion for meeting the cricketing icon.
The youth is currently undergoing interrogation, and subsequent actions will be determined based on the information gathered during this process. The incident, though unusual, did not overshadow the thrilling T20 match where India emerged victorious. Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal's explosive performances led India to a convincing six-wicket win while chasing a target of 173 runs.
Brief Score:
Afghanistan: 172 all out in 20 overs (Gulbadin Naib 57; Arshdeep Singh 3/32).
India: 173 for 4 in 15.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 68, Shivam Dube 63;
Inputs from PTI
