India vs Bangladesh "Attention-Seeker" - Report Makes Big Claim On Bangladesh Super Fan Amid Kanpur Test Row

27.09.2024 - 13:49 sports.ndtv.com

A well-known Bangladesh cricket team fan, who dresses as a tiger, had to be hospitalised during Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur on Friday.

Robi, who is often seen on camera waving a Bangladeshi flag with tiger make-up on his face, was in stand C of the Green Park Stadium and he was carried out of the venue in an incident that he first claimed to be a case of physical assault.

However, in a statement issued from his hospital bed later, he said he merely felt unwell and was given the necessary assistance by the local police.

The Uttar Pradesh Police said in their official statement that Robi fell ill during the match. According to a report by RevSportz, the Bangladesh fan has a history of making wild allegations and he also takes pleasure in 'talking ill about India'.

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