The highly anticipated World Cup 2023 final between Australia and India witnessed an unexpected interruption as a person entered the ground to protest against the relentless bombing in Palestine by Israeli forces.
Wearing a shirt with the messages “Stop Bombing Palestine” and “Free Palestine,” the intruder attempted to hug India’s star batter, Virat Kohli, before being escorted out by security personnel.
The individual, identified as Australian citizen Wayne Johnson, expressed his protest against the ongoing conflict in Palestine. The incident highlights the global solidarity for Palestinians facing humanitarian crises due to the Israeli offensive.
