Former Team India skipper Rohit Sharma faced a security lapse ahead of the third ODI against New Zealand in Indore. In a viral video on social media, a woman managed to get close to the Indian batter, cited her daughter’s illness, and sought his help, leaving the cricketer visibly surprised before security stepped in.
Rohit was seen in action during the recent three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue lost the ODI series 1-2 despite winning the opener in Vadodara. Sharma scored 61 runs in three innings at an average of 20.33 and a strike rate of 76.25. He failed to convert his starts in the first two games.
Watch: Security Scare as Woman Grabs Rohit Sharma Outside Team Hotel
A woman managed to bypass security and grab Rohit Sharma by the arm as he was entering the team hotel in Indore. The incident has triggered widespread concern about player safety and hotel security.
While many fans raised questions over security lapses, others expressed sympathy for the woman’s situation and called for support to help her child.
There has been no official statement from the Indian cricket team or the authorities. The incident has highlighted the challenge of ensuring strict security while also dealing sensitively with emotional public appeals.
A woman suddenly dodged the security and ran towards Rohit Sharma, grabbed his hand, and started shouting “help, help” at team hotel in Indore during indvnz match two days ago.
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Woman Apologizes After Rohit Sharma Incident, Cites Daughter’s Medical Emergency
The woman issued an apology and explained her actions. Sarita Sharma said that she did not approach Rohit Sharma for selfies or publicity, but out of desperation to save her daughter’s life.
She added that her daughter Anika, is suffering from a serious illness and needs an injection that costs Rs 9 crore, which must be imported from the United States. Sharma stated that her family has been raising funds through small camps and has collected Rs 4.1 crore so far.
“My name is Sarita Sharma. My daughter, Anika, is suffering from a serious illness, and to save her, we need an injection that costs Rs 9 crore and has to be imported from America. We have been organising small camps to raise funds, and so far, we have managed to collect Rs 4.1 crore. We are running out of time,” the woman said in the clip.
“Yesterday, during the India-New Zealand match, we tried to reach out to cricketers in the hope of getting some help. We also set up a donation camp during the match, but it was not enough. I was trying to meet Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as they have been helping children. In a desperate attempt to save my child, I went to the hotel where Rohit Sharma was staying. Emotions got the better of me, and I ended up grabbing his hand,” she added.
I Want To Appeal To Virat Sir and Rohit Sir – Sarita Sharma
The woman also apologized to the authorities, adding that she did not know how else to ask for support. In her message, she appealed to Virat and Rohit to help her if they become aware of her situation.
“I want to appeal to Virat sir and Rohit sir. You may not be aware of what I was trying to do. I was not there to click any selfies; I just want to save my child’s life. I also want to apologise to the authorities for my actions. I did not know what else to do. I request Virat and Rohit that if they receive my message, please help me,” she concluded.
