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The fan who breached security to hug Virat Kohli during the second T20I against Afghanistan in Indore has received a warm welcome upon his release.
The man who made headlines for breaching security to hug Virat Kohli during the second T20I against Afghanistan in Indore received a hero's welcome upon his release. The fan, who climbed the fence of the spectators' gallery to embrace Kohli mid-match, was detained and interrogated by the police at Tukoganj police station. However, he was released before the third and final game.
Virat Kohli, making a return to T20I colors after a 14-month hiatus, played a crucial role in India's victory. The Holkar Stadium crowd in Indore gave him a special ovation, showcasing their admiration for the talismanic batter. Kohli, adopting a different mindset, scored a brisk 29 off 15 balls, contributing to India's win against Afghanistan.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube played significant roles in the victory, smashing half-centuries as India secured a convincing six-wicket win in the second T20I. Jaiswal's 68 off 34 balls, along with Dube's unbeaten 63, propelled India to victory with 26 balls to spare, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
The unbeaten home record in T20I series extends to 15 consecutive series for Team India.