Bengaluru: Fan Breaches Security During RCB Match, Touches Virat Kohli's Feet In Chinnaswamy Stadium

In yet another incident of security breach during a cricket match, a fan entered the field during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) match played in M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

The fan come down running to meet Kohli, hugged him and touched his feet. The fan was captured by the security and taken away. The clips of the incident have now gone viral.

"Virat kohli is just not a cricketer for many," one user commented.

Another user commented, "The number of such incidents happening in our grounds are ridiculous. Probably be around a dozen in the last year, how long before its a serious security mishap.

Whats the point of having thousands of police & security personnel around if this is going to happen."

Similarly during the recent cricket World Cup in India, an Australian national - donning a white tee supporting Palestine and red shorts - invaded the pitch and tried hugging Virat Kohli. However, he was apprehended by security authorities at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

"Extreme love and extreme hate, both aren't good," the third user stated.

The fourth netizen felt, "In rest of the world, players are just considered ordinary players but in India players are known are the god of players whether it is Kohli, Sachin, Dhoni or Rohit." Another user commented, "That's the respect VK has earned over the carrier."

In the first home match, the RCB took on the PBKS.

The Punjab team scored 176 runs for the loss of six wickets with captain Shikhar Dhawan scoring 45 runs from 37 balls. On its turn, the RCB chased the target with four balls to spare.

Kohli played the captain's knock with 77 from 49 balls.