T20 World Cup | Twitter reacts as Rohit pleads American cops to go easy on pitch invader
For a sport as geographically limited as cricket, broadening the horizons can pose challenges unimaginable for the players concerned. Rohit Sharma was one such victim of a cultural shock during a warm-up game against Bangladesh after observing the American police's rough handling of an Indian fan.
India wrapped their preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in ideal fashion on Saturday with a comfortable 60-run win against Bangladesh at Nassau County in their solitary warm-up game. Rishabh Pant proved to be the star performer with the bat for Rohit Sharma's men en route to a formidable total of 182/5 before six different bowlers chipped in with wickets to restrict the Tigers to 122/9 in their 20 overs. However, not all was smooth sailing for the Men in Blue as the common sight of a pitch invader once again marred proceedings albeit the consequences for the fan turned out to be vastly different than typical.
The incident occurred during the second innings when an Indian supporter donned in blue rushed onto the playing surface and wrapped his arms around Rohit Sharma with the ground security trailing closely behind. However, instead of escorting the fan away as is normal in the subcontinent, the American forces tackled the invader onto the ground and restrained him with handcuffs with the help of excessive force. The Indian skipper, who initially seemed relieved by the intervention, was quickly taken over by agony as he requested the security to go easy on the fan. When his pleading fell on deaf ears, Rohit beckoned a support staff from the dugout to alleviate the situation and ultimately the fan was gently led away from the ground.
Twitterati was quick to note the stark difference in the handling of pitch invaders in the States and commended Rohit for his empathetic demeanour.
Taken down
The fan who breached the field and hugged Rohit Sharma was taken down by the USA police.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 1, 2024
- Rohit requested the officers to go easy on them. pic.twitter.com/MWWCNeF3U2
Security breached
A Fan breached Security to Meet Rohit sharma, got his a$$ whopped by US Cops💀
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 1, 2024
pic.twitter.com/9giwXn98Rr
Very different ways
Different ways of handling those who Breach security and enter Ground
— ICT Fan (@Delphy06) June 1, 2024
Rohit Sharma 🇮🇳 Bairstow 🏴 pic.twitter.com/9enFT1WT9W
LOL
Rohit Sharma realising it’s the US police beating his fan.
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) June 1, 2024
“Abey itna mat maaro be” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/zxBLhEJyDK
Belted
Fan breaches security to meet Rohit Sharma#INDvBAN #T20WorldCup #NewYork pic.twitter.com/9qe4CHQRWT
— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) June 1, 2024
Again
Rohit Sharma's fan violated security !!! pic.twitter.com/c3oz9fiAUa
— KrrishnaTweets (@KAakrosh) June 1, 2024
Go easy boys
The fan who breached the field and hugged Rohit Sharma was taken down by the USA police.
— scOut Op (@ScOutoppp69) June 1, 2024
- Rohit Sharma requested the officers to go easy on them.🥺🥺#Rohitsharma #T20worldcup #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/ZGfbCVXcXx
Request accepted
The fan who breached the field during the warmup match between #BANvIND
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) June 1, 2024
Rohit Sharma was taken down by the USA police and he requested the officers to go easy on them.#T20WorldCup2024 #T20WorldCuppic.twitter.com/e9aaTv2Q9u
Not good
A fan entered the ground in New York to meet captain Rohit Sharma during the match 🤯#T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2024 #T20WorldCup #CANvsUSA pic.twitter.com/knULjy2Hx0
— ✨F A I Z A N✨ (@Faizanali_152) June 2, 2024
Interesting
Dutch gain direct qualification to 2024 T20 World Cup after dramatic final day Hardik Pandya stunned when Rohit Sharma protect his fan who came to meet after breaking...#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/DHT3QGu9Oa
— Abdullah Chohan (@ChohanAbdu51389) June 2, 2024
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