A spectator who invaded the pitch during Bangladesh vs New Zealand Champions Trophy match in Rawalpindi has been booked by the police.

 

The incident occurred on Monday when a fan ran onto the field and hugged New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham.

 

The spectator, identified as Abdul Qayyum from Fateh Jang, Attock, was booked by the New Town police station.

 

Reports suggest that Qayyum purchased a Rs. 1,000 ticket for the Meer Bakhsh Enclosure but later moved to the Yasir Arafat Enclosure, crossed the barrier, and entered the field.

 

Security personnel on the ground attempted to stop him, but he managed to reach the players before being apprehended.

 

He also carried a poster of a religious political party at the time.

 

The police have since arrested him and registered a case.