A fervid supporter broke through security barriers to meet the esteemed Indian captain Rohit Sharma amidst the electrifying T20 World Cup warmup match between India and Bangladesh unfolding during the latters innings. The extraordinary incident took place at the bustling Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on the unforgettable Saturday June 1.
In a video doing the rounds on X (previously Twitter), a fan rushes to meet Rohit on the ground before being apprehended by US cops. The batter appeared to request that the authorities go easy on him.
Watch the footage below:
The fan who breached the field and hugged Rohit Sharma was taken down by the USA police.
– Rohit requested the officers to go easy on them. pic.twitter.com/MWWCNeF3U2— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 1, 2024
Rohit Sharma may have the greatest fan following after Virat Kohli. The 37-year-old just guided India to the 2023 ODI World Cup final. He also led the Men in Blue to the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinals, losing to eventual champions England. He will now attempt to lead India to an ICC championship after a ten-year absence. India won their final ICC championship in the 2013 Champions championship.
Rohit Sharma on verge of major T20I landmark ahead of T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma finds himself on the verge of a significant milestone ahead of the T20 World Cup. The righthander is just 26 runs away from becoming the third player after Virat Kohli and Babar Azam to reach 4000 runs in the format. Its a moment hes eager to seize in style as India kickstarts their campaign against Ireland on June 5.
Rohit presently has 3974 runs in 143 innings (151 matches), with a strike rate of 139.97, with five centuries and 29 fifties. Kohli and Azam have 4,037 (109 inns) and 4,203 (112 inns), respectively.
Aside from the aforementioned record, Rohit may become the first player to hit 200 sixes in T20Is. He presently holds 190 maximums. New Zealand opener Martin Guptill is second with 173 sixes, followed by Ireland skipper Paul Stirling with 128 maximums. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) and Jos Buttler (England captain) share fourth place with 125 sixes apiece.
In the context of the warmup game Rohit showcased his skills by securing 23 runs from a mere 19 balls contributing with one six and two boundaries. India clinched victory with a substantial 62 run lead.