T20 World Cup 2022: Pitch invader fined Rs 6.5 Lakhs as he wanted to meet Rohit Sharma during clash against Zimbabwe

Melbourne: The exciting clash between India and Zimbabwe concluded with the former crushing the African nation by 71 runs and cruised into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022. In the midst of the match, one of the incidents garnered a lot of attention as a fan invaded the pitch to meet India skipper Rohit Sharma.

The young fan got onto the ground and was seen emotionally approaching the Men in Blue captain and was later taken away by the security present



in the ground. The fan was seemingly in tears as he met Rohit Sharma but the moment was intervened by the security officials at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Moreover, it is understood that appropriate action has been taken on the fan for invading the pitch.

Furthermore, as the stewards managed to handle the situation, the fan was fined a whopping INR 6.5 lakhs for breaking the discipline that must be maintained by spectators in the stands.