The video of pitch invader John wearing the Stop bombing Palestine t-shirt during the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 has gone viral
During the 2023 World Cup final clash between India and Australia, an unusual incident unfolded when a spectator breached security and invaded the pitch, momentarily halting the game at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
In the finals match between India and Australia, the proceedings were disrupted for a few minutes as a pitch invader managed to enter the field during the 14th over at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Pitch invader John from Australia wearing “Stop bombing Palestine” t-shirt rushes to Virat Kohli, video goes viral during Cricket World Cup final 2023
#WATCH | Gujarat: The man who breached the security & entered the field during the India vs Australia Final match, says, "My name is John…I am from Australia. I entered (the field) to meet Virat Kohli. I support Palestine…" pic.twitter.com/5vrhkuJRnw
— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2023
The guy who breached the field today has been taken to the police station. pic.twitter.com/sJMa0P7Jx6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 19, 2023
The pitch invader , how he allowed to enter despite security raising a serious question . Areest him.#INDvsAUSfinalpic.twitter.com/GlixBPFBJ3
— Mufaddal Vohra (@Mufadal_bohra) November 19, 2023
Reason for Interruption
The individual, donning a t-shirt with the message “Stop bombing Palestine” and carrying a Palestine flag, even had the flag on his face mask.
The Interruption occurred while Virat Kohli was at bat with KL Rahul, following three quick wickets for India. Captain Rohit Sharma contributed a brisk 47, but Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer failed to make an impact, both getting out for just 4 runs each.
This incident unfolded after Australia won the toss, and skipper Pat Cummins made the surprising decision to bowl first on a slow pitch at Motera.
World Cup Finals
The highly anticipated 2023 ODI World Cup final between India and Australia will took place on November 19 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, with 130,000 fans and numerous high-profile personalities in attendance.
This marked India’s fourth appearance in the final, while Australia aimed for their sixth Cricket World Cup title. Pat Cummins won the toss, choosing to bowl first to exploit the dry conditions, while Rohit Sharma expressed his preference to bat if the coin flip had favored him.
India’s Playing 11
The playing 11 for both teams remained unchanged from their previous matches. India’s playing 11 included:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj.
Australia’s Playing 11
Australia’s playing 11 featured Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
In their history of 150 ODI matches, India has emerged victorious 57 times, while Australia holds the upper hand with 83 wins, and 10 matches concluded with no result.