Virat Kohli urges restraint as a security person approaches to catch pitch invader. (AP Photo)
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News1815-01-2026, 09:10

Fan Slapped After Breaching Security to Hug Kohli; Official Ignores Star's Plea

  • A fan breached security at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, to hug Virat Kohli during the 2nd ODI.
  • Kohli requested officials to be lenient with the fan, but his plea was ignored.
  • A viral video shows an official slapping the fan after he was taken off the field.
  • The incident occurred during the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, which India lost by seven wickets.
  • KL Rahul scored a century and Shubman Gill a fifty for India, but Daryl Mitchell's century led New Zealand to victory.

Why It Matters: A fan was slapped by an official for breaching security to hug Virat Kohli, despite Kohli's intervention.

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