Virat Kohli Fan Who Hugged 'King' During Ind-Afg Match Felicitated, Viral Video Amuses Internet

Imagine the unparalleled joy coursing through a fan’s veins when they finally meet their idols face-to-face. Such was the case for an impassioned supporter of the star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who not only hugged his cricketing hero but did so by defying security protocols during India’s second T20I against Afghanistan in Indore.

But wait, there’s more to this extraordinary tale! The fan, who managed to breach security at Holkar Stadium to embrace Kohli at the boundary, was later adorned with garlands by his enthusiastic friends in celebration of this audacious ‘feat.’

This unexpected turn of events took everyone by surprise. After all, who would have thought that merely infiltrating security and sharing a hug with a favourite cricketer would warrant such an honour? As a viral video captured the fan being draped with a garland, complete with his friends striking poses for the camera, the internet transformed it into a comedic spectacle, infusing the moment with sarcasm and quips about the peak of ‘idleness’.

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A witty user on the micro-blogging site ‘X’ remarked, “The guy who felicitated the guy who hugged Virat Kohli in Indore should also get felicitated.” Another added, “The guy who sold this garland to the guy who felicitated the guy who hugged Virat Kohli should also be felicitated!”

The banter continued, with a third contributor joking, “His parents must be felicitate(d) for giving birth to a guy who felicitated the guy who hugged Virat Kohli,” while a fourth commented, “Jo video bana Raha hai should also get felicitated.”

While it might not have been surprising to witness a fan leaping past security to hug Virat Kohli during the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan in Indore, the pitch invader was promptly intercepted and detained by security. Even as the Indian cricket star pleaded for leniency, the police took action. Following the detainment of the fervent Virat Kohli fan, who entered the stadium with a valid ticket and scaled the fence of the spectators’ gallery in a quest to meet the player, police officials confirmed that he underwent questioning.

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Initial reports hinted at potential further steps, but as it turns out, the man was eventually released—only to be lauded by his fellow friends. After all, he pulled off the audacious act and returned ‘unscathed’ (pun intended), turning his unexpected heroics into the talk of the town.

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