Virat Kohli has become the face off cricket in his illustrious career. Fans hail him as a modern cricket god. This once again proved to be true in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s match against Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.
Fans witnessed a heart-stopping moment when a young fan breached security and rushed onto the field to touch Virat Kohli’s feet. The incident occurred during RCB’s chase of a 178-run target. Kohli, known for his immense fan following, was at the crease when the enthusiastic supporter managed to bypass security personnel and make a beeline for the batting legend.
The fan, visibly overwhelmed with emotion, knelt down and hugged Kohli before touching his feet in a gesture of reverence. Security personnel quickly intervened and escorted the fan away from the pitch to ensure the smooth continuation of the match.
This isn’t the first time Kohli has encountered such fervent displays of admiration. His stature in Indian cricket has earned him a demi-god-like status among fans, leading to similar breaches in the past. While Kohli is known to handle such situations with grace, these incidents raise concerns about player safety and the effectiveness of stadium security measures.