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‘Kohli fan’ sneaks onto field during India-Bangladesh Test

His identity was being verified and appropriate action would be taken thereafter, the police officer said

‘Kohli fan’ sneaks onto field during India-Bangladesh Test

Indian cricketers react after a fan (2R) intruded into the playing area during the first Test cricket match of a two-match series between India and Bangladesh at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on November 16, 2019. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP)

A 22-year-old man, who said he was a big fan of Virat Kohli, broke through the security cordon and walked onto the ground during the India-Bangladesh Test at Holkar Stadium, Indore on Saturday.

Suraj Bisht, who said he was native of Uttarakhand and works as a cook here, wanted to meet the Indian cricket captain.

Security personnel stopped him and he was detained, a police officer said.

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He was wearing a T-shirt with Kohli’s name printed on it, had a tattoo of Kohli’s name on his arm, and ‘VK’ was written on his face.

His identity was being verified and appropriate action would be taken thereafter, the police officer said

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