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Xtra Time Web Desk: Where is the security for players? Why the intruders are invading the field of play? There was another pitch invasion at the Narendra Modi Stadium as a fan somehow sneaked inside the ground and went straight to touch Virat Kohli.

The enthusiastic fan breached security at the Narendra Modi Stadium to touch Virat Kohli in the second Indian Premier League qualifier on Friday. 

Kohli was at the crease after Rajasthan Royals invited Bangalore to bat first when the young man ran onto the field and attempted to shake hands with the superstar cricketer. But the fan, it seemed, could only touch the glove of Kohli who reluctantly put his hand forward to avoid the intrusion after the first ball of the match.

A group of ground officials gave chase and eventually overpowered the man in yellow t-shirt before hauling him off the field as the crowd roared and clapped.

A similar incident happened a few days ago at Eden Gardens. On that occasion as well, a fan got inside the ground as Virat Kohli was fielding at the boundary. The Kolkata Police Officials soon entered the field and threw him outside the stadium. But the two incidents have raised serious concerns about the security of the players. And the two venues the incident happened in front of BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.