Viral video of Rohit Sharma fan's field dash: Mumbai, Kolkata Police warn of ‘boundary’

IPL 2024: A fan breached security and dashed into the field to meet Rohit Sharma at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium during the MI vs RR match.

Published on: Apr 2, 2024, 12:43:07 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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You may have seen the video of an enthusiastic fan entering the field during a match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI), which resulted in Rohit Sharma being scared out of his wits. Though the video may give you a chuckle or two or even make you condemn the fan's behaviour, would it ever make you think about traffic rules? That is what Mumbai Police and Kolkata Police prompted with their latest posts. In their advisories, they used the video to create awareness about the importance of following traffic rules.

A fan breached security to meet Rohit Sharma during MI vs RR game.

“Why we emphasise on respecting red signals!” Mumbai Police wrote on Instagram while sharing the video on Instagram. They also used a hashtag that reads #DontCrossTheBoundary.

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Kolkata Police, on the other hand, shared their road safety caption in Bengali. When translated into English, it reads, “Be it on the field or the road, you will regret breaking the rules.

What does the viral video show?

The incident occurred during the match's second innings when a fan crossed the fence and ran towards Rohit Sharma to hug him.

Momentarily taken aback, the cricketer ultimately hugged the fan. The man later embraced wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, too. The video concluded with the man being grabbed by security officials.

Take a look at the video of Rohit Sharma, which is going viral:

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Both posts received tons of comments from people. While some praised the social media admins of the pages, a few took the route of hilarity to comment.

What did Instagram users say about the police departments’ posts?

“I just love how Indian police have cracked Social media algorithms,” posted an Instagram user.

“Respect for admin 100+,” added another.

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“Rohit jumpscare,” joked a third.

“The man got his dream fulfilled,” wrote a fourth.

What are your thoughts on the Mumbai and Kolkata Police departments’ advisory posts involving Rohit Sharma’s viral video?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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