Fan Breaches Security to Hug Virat Kohli in Rajkot ODI; Kohli Intervenes for Gentle Treatment

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News18•14-01-2026, 22:51
Fan Breaches Security to Hug Virat Kohli in Rajkot ODI; Kohli Intervenes for Gentle Treatment
- •During the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Rajkot, a fan breached security to hug Virat Kohli on the field.
- •The incident occurred in the second innings while India was fielding, with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips at the crease.
- •Virat Kohli politely interacted with the fan, asked him to leave, and then requested security personnel to treat the individual gently.
- •In the match, Kohli scored only 23 runs, a contrast to his 93-run performance in the previous game, and was bowled by Kristian Clarke.
- •India lost the match by seven wickets despite KL Rahul's 112 not out, as New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell (133*) and Will Young (87) secured the win, leveling the series 1-1.
Why It Matters: A fan breached security to hug Virat Kohli during a Rajkot ODI, highlighting fan passion and Kohli's sportsmanship.
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