An unusual disruption occurred during the tightly-secured event on Sunday, when a sea of blue enveloped the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, the site of a high-stakes match between Australia and India in the 2023 World Cup final. The 130,000-seat stadium was packed with enthusiastic fans, making for an electrifying atmosphere for the marquee encounter. However, after the 14th over of the Indian batting innings, an intruder managed to invade the pitch.

The incident was shown live but was not discussed during the on-air commentary. The man who had broken into the field was wearing a shirt that read, “Stop Bombing Palestine,” a reference to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He approached Virat Kohli and even tried to give him a hug.

The event was slightly delayed as a result of the incident, since the intruder was eventually apprehended by security personnel and removed from the playing area.

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