Security has been slammed after the Cricket World Cup final was halted briefly by a pitch invader who made their way to the middle of the pitch and managed to touch Indian star Virat Kohli.
The incident happened in the 14th over as Kohli and KL Rahul were batting, with the protester apparently attempting to make a statement about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
They were wearing a shirt with “Free Palestine” and “Stop Bombing Palestine” written across it, as well as wearing a face mask with the Palestinian flag on it while also carrying what appeared to be a rainbow flag.
Kohli remained composed as the protester managed to put an arm around him before they were wrestled to the ground.
The apparent ease of access to the field and players, Kohli in particular as one of the most prominent people in India has drawn criticism across the world. While the television broadcast made the decision not to show the invader, as is common practice with incidents like this, photos have circulated on social media.