Ahmedabad, Nov 19:
The Gujarat State Police detained the Australian spectator who was supporting Palestine and breached security and hugged Virat Kohli during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The man has been brought to the Chandkheda Police Station in Ahmedabad.
The man who breached the security and entered the field during India vs Australia Final match said, “My name is John…I am from Australia. I entered (the field) to meet Virat Kohli. I support Palestine…”
A security breach took place during the India vs Australia World Cup final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
In a massive security breach, a Palestinian supporter invaded the field and hugged Virat Kohli during the 14th over of India’s innings; however, he was quickly removed by the security.
The Palestinian supporter was wearing a T-shirt with a free Palestine slogan and a mask with a Palestinian flag colour theme as he invaded the field during the ongoing final match.