In a surprising turn of events on Day 3 of India vs Australia Test at Optus Stadium, Virat Kohli was visibly concerned after his powerful six struck a security guard on the head. The incident occurred during the 101st over of India’s second innings when Mitchell Starc bowled a delivery wide of Kohli’s off stump.
Kohli, who had been playing with great patience, saw an opportunity and launched a beautiful uppercut, sending the ball flying over the slip cordon and just clearing the third-man boundary for his first six of the match. But instead of celebrating the shot, Kohli’s immediate reaction was one of concern.
After sailing over the boundary, the ball struck a security guard sitting on the sidelines, keeping an eye on the crowd. The fact that the guard wasn’t wearing a helmet made the situation even more worrying for Kohli and the Australian fielders.
Play was paused as Nathan Lyon, the Australian off-spinner, rushed to check on the guard, with Kohli looking on anxiously and making hand gestures. Soon after, the Australian physio arrived to attend to the young man, who appeared a bit dazed from the impact.
Security personnel are usually instructed to focus on the crowd rather than the game, putting them at risk of getting hit by the ball. Unfortunately, this was the case on Sunday.
Key Highlights:
- Virat Kohli hit a six that struck a security guard on the head.
- The guard, not wearing a helmet, appeared shaken by the impact.
- Nathan Lyon and the Australian physio rushed to check on him.
- The play was briefly halted, and Kohli showed concern for the guard’s well-being.
Thankfully, the incident ended without serious injury, but it served as a reminder of the risks security personnel faced while watching the game.
