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Three Fans Interrupt Ranji Trophy Game To Touch Virat Kohli's Feet, Teammate Reveals What They Told Him

Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday saw three over-enthusiastic fans run into the ground to touch Virat Kohli's feet. In what was a major security lapse despite the presence of many personnel, the intrusion happened in the 18th over just before lunch break, when Kohli was fielding at cover. Immediately, the three fans were taken away from the field by more than 20 security persons running in from all quarters.

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Wholesome Moment With Childhood Coach During DDCA Felicitation

Star batter Virat Kohli was felicitated by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) for being only the third player from the team to play 100 or more Tests for India. Apart from Kohli, former India batter Virender Sehwag and pacer Ishan Sharma are the other players from the team to feature in over 100 Test matches. The felicitation ceremony took place after the close of play Day 2 of Delhi's Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Railways on Friday.

"Those Guys Are So...": Gautam Gambhir's Big Statement On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday asserted that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have “massive roles” to play for the team in the upcoming Champions Trophy and said the batting stars add “so much value” to the nation's cricket. The modest form of Kohli and Rohit in recent times has fueled speculation about their future. “I think both Rohit and Virat, they add so much value to the dressing room. They add so much value to Indian cricket as well. They've got to play a massive role (in the Champions Trophy),” Gambhir said during the BCCI annual awards.

On Virat Kohli's Early Dismissal In Ranji Trophy, Ex-India Star Points Out "Only Solace"

It was a forgettable Ranji Trophy return for Virat Kohli at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. While the Delhi team registered a dominating win over Railways on his comeback to domestic cricket after 12 years, Kohli, the batter, couldn't shine in the game. Fans in huge numbers went to the stadium to watch Kohli, but they failed to witness him bat on the opening day as Delhi won the toss and opted to bowl first. One-down Delhi resumed their batting on the second day and fans kept eagerly waiting for Kohli, who was about to come in to bat next.

"I Stopped The Fight": Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir IPL Feud Discussed During Ranji Trophy Match

As Virat Kohli marked his return to the Ranji Trophy, another familiar face from the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajat Bhatia, was sitting in the commentary box. The Delhi vs Railways clash in the Ranji Trophy also brought some interesting anecdotes from the past. Bhatia, who played against Kohli during his time with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, brought about the famous 2013 on-field altercation between Gautam Gambhir, the then captain of the franchise, and Virat, the then skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

To Curb Loud 'Virat Kohli' Chants In Delhi Stadium, Officials' Big Crack Down On Fans

As day three of the Ranji Trophy Group D match between Delhi and Railways resumed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, the sight of black covers installed on the edge of Bishan Singh Bedi stand adjacent to the dressing room situated in the Virat Kohli Pavilion stood out. Asked about the same, DDCA sources told IANS that the black covers were installed early on Saturday morning after both Delhi and Railways teams were being disturbed by noise made by fans who were crowding near the edge of the dressing room situated in the Bishan Singh Bedi stand for the last two days.

Watch: Massive Security Breach As 3 Fans Enter Stadium At Once To Meet Virat Kohli

Amid the ongoing Ranji Trophy encounter between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, three fans breached security to meet star batter Virat Kohli on Day 3. This comes after a fan managed to get past the security to catch a glimpse of Kohli from close range on Day 1. Kohli, who is playing his first Ranji Trophy match in over 12 years, scored just six runs in Delhi's first innings, has been the main attraction of the game deemed as a dead rubber.

"Goes Without Saying...": Railway Ticket Collector Himanshu Sangwan Breaks Silence After Dismissing Virat Kohli

Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan found himself in the collective consciousness of Indian cricket followers after taking the "most important wicket of his life," dismissing superstar Virat Kohli in a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi on Friday. Sangwan, who played U-19 cricket for Delhi alongside the likes of Rishabh Pant before moving to Railways, uprooted the superstar's off-stump in the first session on day two to grab the limelight. He celebrated the prized wicket with full enthusiasm, unmindful of the attention he had attracted on social media with his exploits.

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Three Fans Interrupt Ranji Trophy Game To Touch Virat Kohli's Feet, Teammate Reveals What They Told Him

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Wholesome Moment With Childhood Coach During DDCA Felicitation

"Those Guys Are So...": Gautam Gambhir's Big Statement On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025

On Virat Kohli's Early Dismissal In Ranji Trophy, Ex-India Star Points Out "Only Solace"

"I Stopped The Fight": Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir IPL Feud Discussed During Ranji Trophy Match

To Curb Loud 'Virat Kohli' Chants In Delhi Stadium, Officials' Big Crack Down On Fans

Watch: Massive Security Breach As 3 Fans Enter Stadium At Once To Meet Virat Kohli

"Goes Without Saying...": Railway Ticket Collector Himanshu Sangwan Breaks Silence After Dismissing Virat Kohli