Team India rang in the new year in Australia ahead of the third test match in Sydney. And a desi cricket fan named Navaldeep Singh spotted Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Navdeep Saini and Prithvi Shaw when he was dining with his wife at a Melbourne restaurant called ‘Secret Kitchen’.
According to Hindustan Times, he ordered more so he could stay at the restaurant and watch his favourite players and also footed their food bill. In a series of tweets, he also said that the Men in Blue hugged him, posed for a photo and thanked his wife when they found out about his sweet gesture.
Bc mere saamne waale table par gill pant sharma saini fuckkkkkk pic.twitter.com/yQUvdu3shF
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) January 1, 2021
Bhookh nai h so ye order kar diya h taaki inko dekhta rahu 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cvr3Cfhtl7
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) January 1, 2021
They are not aware but i have paid there table bill 🙂 . Least i can do for my superstars 🤗 pic.twitter.com/roZgQyNBDX
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) January 1, 2021
When they got know that i have paid the bill.. Rohit sharma said bhaji pese lelo yaar acha nai lagta.. i said no sir its on me. Pant hugged me and said photo tabhi hogi jab pese loge wapis. I said no bro not happening. Finally sabane photo khichwai 🙂 mja aa gya yaar #blessed
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) January 1, 2021
Pant to my wife before leaving – Thank you bhabhi ji for the lunch 😂😂
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) January 1, 2021
However, The Sydney Morning Herald reports that according to Cricket Australia’s biosecurity protocols, players are required to be seated outdoors while dining at a restaurant. Furthermore, a Valentino shopping bag seen in the video points to another breach as they are allowed to shop only via click and collect method. According to Times Now News, the BCCI is reportedly investigating the video and the possible bio-bubble breach.
Such an irresponsible act from #RishabhPant. He's breached bio-secure bubble after he hugged a Indian fan at restaurant in Australia. Today's cricketers think that they're above rules and can get away with anything. I hope @CricketAus @BCCI suspends him from next 2 test matches. https://t.co/fJSVIUbCq6
— Tejan Shrivastava (@BeingTeJan) January 2, 2021
Rishabh Pant hugged random fan during mid series
Bio bubble breach!🙄#AUSvIND https://t.co/0G4zxSPZqH
— Sa!f! (@Saifiii_king) January 2, 2021
This "hug" is a bio bubble breach, and is now being investigated. https://t.co/RBsxtWZd07
— . (@shan_daar) January 2, 2021
This hug might be a lot costlier than the food. https://t.co/fQrTRKxV2Q
— The Joker 🃏 (@Joker122018) January 2, 2021
Rishabh Pant after the bio bubble investigation news-#Pant #AUSvIND #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #AUSvsIND #BCCI pic.twitter.com/CTHydB4dC6
— Atul Kumar (@atlkumar) January 2, 2021
The fan who took pictures and videos of Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Prithvi Shaw, Navdeep Saini right now – pic.twitter.com/h8CzBPIPd5
— Gaurav Arora (@PoetArora) January 2, 2021
Meanwhile, the fan has issued a clarification saying Rishabh Pant “never hugged me”.
Clarification – Pant never hugged me it was all said in excitement we maintained social distance all thru:) Apologies for miscommunication @BCCI @CricketAus @dailytelegraph
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) January 2, 2021
What do you think of this incident?