The Cricket World Cup 2023 takes an unexpected turn when a fan dressed in “Free Palestine” gear interrupts the India vs. Australia final, embracing Kohli before being quickly removed.
A passionate fan breached security and hugged Indian cricketer Virat Kohli during the Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The incident occurred during the 14th over of the match, resulting in a brief pause.
The fan, who was wearing a ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt, rushed onto the pitch and embraced Kohli before being detained by stadium security. The quick action taken by security ensured that the fan was removed without causing significant disruption to the game.
The incident added an unexpected twist to the highly anticipated match between the cricketing giants. Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, won the toss and chose to field, setting up a thrilling contest against Rohit Sharma’s India.
Rohit Sharma, known for his explosive batting, showed off his skills again, scoring 47 runs off 31 balls. Rohit’s aggressive approach included three sixes and four boundaries against the formidable Australian pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. However, his inning was cut short by a spectacular running catch by Travis Head.
Following Shubman Gill’s departure from the crease, Virat Kohli joined Rohit in the middle, maintaining the momentum with three consecutive fours off Starc. As a result of Rohit’s departure, Shreyas Iyer was caught behind off Pat Cummins, adding to the pressure.
Despite the pitch invasion, both teams stuck to their original starting lineups in this high-stakes final. The slow and dry pitch added another complication to the game, as Australia put India in to bat.
As the match resumed following the security breach, cricket fans worldwide awaited the continuation of what promised to be an enthralling clash between India and Australia for the Cricket World Cup 2023 title.
