Virat Kohli is earning praise on social media after he was observed urging security personnel to handle a pitch invader with care during RCB’s match against RR in Jaipur on April 6.
The young fan, wearing an RCB jersey featuring Kohli’s name and number, managed to breach the barricade and enter the field. This wasn’t the first occurrence of a pitch invasion involving Kohli this season, as a fan had similarly intruded during the RCB vs PBKS match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Following the incident, fans took to social media, alleging that the security personnel were rough in handling the pitch invader, as a video depicted him being handled roughly by officials. Likely aiming to avoid a recurrence of such incidents, Kohli then requested the security to handle the youngster with care.
In the video, Kohli can be heard saying ‘aaram se’, urging them to be ‘gentle’ with him. This video has since gained widespread attention as Kohli’s plea to security has resonated with many. This marked the third occasion where Kohli was involved in such an incident, as a fan had trespassed onto the field during India’s second T20I against Afghanistan earlier in the year. This match also marked Kohli’s return to T20Is for India.
The way Virat Kohli said, "Aram Se" to the security guards for his fan boy.🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/bTtx6Hz0eG
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) April 10, 2024
What has been Kohli’s performance like for RCB in this year’s IPL?
Kohli has been outstanding for RCB this season, leading the Orange Cap standings. The Indian star has amassed 316 runs in just 5 matches, boasting a strike rate of over 146 and an impressive average of 105.33.
Despite Kohli’s century in the match against RR, RCB suffered their 4th loss in 5 matches. Currently positioned 9th on the IPL 2024 points table, RCB will take on MI next at the Wankhede Stadium on April 11th.
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