In a security breach during the World Cup final, an Australian national — donning a white tee supporting Palestine and red shorts — invaded the pitch and tried hugging Virat Kohli before he was apprehended by security authorities at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
The incident occurred during the 14th over of the Indian innings when the invader, Wen Johnson, crossed the fence and ran towards Kohli. He wore the Palestine flag as a mask and had a clear message on his shirt, ‘Stop Bombing Palestine’. Initially, he patted Kohli’s back and tried hugging the Indian batter, but was shooed away before the security personnel rushed to the scene.
