Cricket World Cup final hit by pro-Palestine protester as pitch invader approaches India superstar Virat Kohli before being whisked away by security
Cricket World Cup final hit by pro-Palestine protester as pitch invader approaches India superstar Virat Kohli before being whisked away by security
by: Hani Kamal El-Din
A pro-Palestine supporter found his way onto the pitch at the Cricket World Cup final and approached Virat Kohli before being removed by security.
Australia’s clash with India was disrupted after a man wearing a ‘FREE PALESTINE’ t-shirt entered the field of play in Ahmedabad, where 130,000 fans were in attendance for the big game.
The pitch invader also wore a green, red, white and black facemask and made his way towards Kohli.
He was apprehended by security, removed from the field and play resumed.
Protests against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas have been widespread since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7.
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