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IND vs AUS WC Final: Play Briefly Halted As Pro-Palestine Supporter 'Heckles' Virat Kohli — IN PICS
During the Cricket World Cup final between Australia and India in Ahmedabad, a pro-Palestine supporter managed to enter the pitch, disrupting the match and "heckling" cricketer Virat Kohli.
![During the Cricket World Cup final between Australia and India in Ahmedabad, a pro-Palestine supporter managed to enter the pitch, disrupting the match and](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/0cf49c87efd6786379d24fcc6662c7ed170038982202425_original.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
India vs Australia World Cup Final 2023 pro-Palestine supporter enters pitch approaches Virat Kohli narendra modi stadium Ahmedabad see pics
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![The individual, donning a 'FREE PALESTINE' t-shirt and a distinctive green, red, white, and black facemask, made his way towards Kohli. (Photo: Getty Images)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/2296657349b66e7e6361b4133edcff6cbffe9.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The individual, donning a 'FREE PALESTINE' t-shirt and a distinctive green, red, white, and black facemask, made his way towards Kohli. (Photo: Getty Images)
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![This occurrence follows a series of protests worldwide against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, gaining momentum after Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7. (Photo: Getty Images)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/f905f4bb9d178fd58d88f3beb789ca4285bd5.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
This occurrence follows a series of protests worldwide against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, gaining momentum after Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7. (Photo: Getty Images)
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![Notably, this is not the first instance of a pitch invader causing a disturbance during the Australia vs India matches in this tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/9c6a22dcc60c0d9b558dab2b027c9f053d5e9.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Notably, this is not the first instance of a pitch invader causing a disturbance during the Australia vs India matches in this tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)
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![Before this incident, British prankster Daniel Jarvis, known as Jarvo 69, infiltrated the field of play last month wearing an India kit and approached Virat Kohli. (Photo: Getty Images)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/90eab7fbb48028f5285f0e6020ba8a067e00e.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Before this incident, British prankster Daniel Jarvis, known as Jarvo 69, infiltrated the field of play last month wearing an India kit and approached Virat Kohli. (Photo: Getty Images)
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![Security breach during the India versus Australia ICC World Cup 2023 Final match, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: Getty Images)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/982e7439590409b32e3654840e7c8be592b74.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Security breach during the India versus Australia ICC World Cup 2023 Final match, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: Getty Images)
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![The pro-Palestine supporter was apprehended by security, removed from the field and play resumed. (Photo: Getty Images)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/8237da97e93ef6182fa2256b4227c69348e0f.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The pro-Palestine supporter was apprehended by security, removed from the field and play resumed. (Photo: Getty Images)
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![The man was later brought to the Chandkheda Police Station in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI Video Screenshot)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/6000237f23f885f3bc757e699565829fc3bd1.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The man was later brought to the Chandkheda Police Station in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI Video Screenshot)
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![Speaking to ANI, he identified himself as John from Australia.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2023/11/19/4b9acde4e449412da5d6e2c160247d8571775.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Speaking to ANI, he identified himself as John from Australia. "I entered (the field) to meet Virat Kohli. I support Palestine," he said. (Photo: ANI Video Screenshot)
Published at : 19 Nov 2023 04:04 PM (IST)
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