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Journalism of Courage
NEW DELHI, May 30: Fan invading the ground after a match has become a routine event in the World Cup. But Indian medium-pacer Venkatesh Prasad had a harrowing time today after the team’s triumph against England when he was caught in the midst of the spectators, who invaded the ground, the moment Javagal Srinath uprooted the middle stump of Alan Mullaly to fashion India’s 63-run win over England.
Fearing the fans invasion the players ran towards the pavilion. But Prasad, who was fielding at the other side had to cover a long distance could not not beat a milling Indian spectators who with full gusto lifted him in the air.
The yellow clothed securitymen who rushed cordon off the players however missed him out as many Indians were wearing their country’s colours.
Such was Prasad’s situation that he could not stop the fans from their act and cry for help. Only after he neared the pavilion, the security personnel identified him after he forced his way out of the crowd.
