Cricket World Cup final hit by pro-Palestine protester as pitch invader approaches India superstar Virat Kohli before being whisked away by security
- The Cricket World Cup final was hit by a pitch invader on Sunday
- A pro-Palestine supporter approached Virat Kohli
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A pro-Palestine supporter made his way onto the field during 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 match.
The field invader also wore a green, red, white and black face mask and headed towards Kohli.
He was apprehended by security, removed from the field and play resumed.
Protests against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza have been widespread since Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7.
More to follow.
