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[Saba Sports News] Virat Kohli, a star Indian batter with a global fan base, often sees fans going to great lengths to meet him, including interrupting matches.
During the second T20I between India and Afghanistan in Indore, a fan made headlines by running onto the field to meet Kohli, touching his feet and sharing a hug in a heartfelt moment.
Security quickly escorted the fan off the field, and he was detained by the police but later released. Upon his release, he was warmly welcomed with garlands, and the video of this incident has become viral on social media, highlighting Kohli’s immense popularity.
Virat Kohli is an Emotion 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/AqQShtJC5W
Kohli, returning to T20I cricket after a 14-month break, will play in the third T20I against Afghanistan on January 17 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In his comeback match, he scored a brisk 29 off 16 balls, signaling his readiness for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. With two Player of the Tournament titles in 2014 and 2016 and being the highest run-scorer in both T20Is and T20 World Cups, Kohli’s experience and skill will be crucial for India’s performance in the tournament.