Virat Kohli Pauses Match after His Powerful Six Strikes Security Guard on the Head; Worried Australian Players and Physio Quickly Respond

Virat Kohli was visibly worried as he watched the Australian fielders rush to check on the security guard who had been hit on the head by his powerful six on Day 3 of the India vs Australia Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In the 101st over of India's second innings, Mitchell Starc bowled a delivery wide of Kohli's off stump. Seizing the opportunity to score, Kohli played a magnificent uppercut that sailed over the slip cordon and landed just beyond the third man boundary for a six. Despite the brilliance of the shot, Kohli's immediate reaction was one of concern for the injured security guard.

After bouncing just over the boundary cushions, the ball hit a security guard sitting on the sidelines, keeping a close watch on the Perth crowd. The fact that he had no helmet on, made Kohli and the Australian fielders worry. Play was stopped for a brief period as Australia off-spinner rushed to check in on the young man even as a worried Kohli looked on and made hand gestures.

After Lyon checked up on him, the Australian physio was quick to make his way to attend to the security personnel, who seemed a bit dazed by the impact. Security personnel on the ground are generally instructed to keep their eyes fixed on the crowd instead of watching what's happening on the cricket. This bears the risk of them getting hit by the ball. That exactly was the case on Sunday.

A few days ago, a similar thing unfolded during the India vs South Africa 4th T20I at the Wanderers in Johannesburg when a Sanju Samson six bounced off he stadium railing and hit a lady flush on the face. Samson immediately raised his hand to apologies to the lady who resorted to tears by the impact of the injury.

India meanwhile, firmly established their position on the driver's seat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener. Kohli was unbeaten on 40 while Washington Sundar reached 14 as India went to Tea on Day 3 at 359 for 5, enjoying a huge lead of 405 runs over Australia.

India's brilliant second-innings turnaround after being bowled out for 150 in the first innings of the match was led by a record century from Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) and a patient knock from KL Rahul (77).