Bangladesh Super Fan Tiger Roby Allegedly Heckled by Indian Fans During Kanpur Test

Kanpur: A distressing incident unfolded during the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium on Friday. Tiger Roby, the Bangladesh cricket team’s renowned super fan, was allegedly assaulted by some Indian fans. The incident occurred in Stand C on Day 1 of the match, prompting the police to intervene and rush Roby to a nearby hospital for treatment.

VIDEO | Bangladesh cricket team’s ‘super fan’ Tiger Roby was allegedly beaten up by some people during the India-Bangladesh second Test match being played at Kanpur’s Green Park stadium. He was taken to hospital by the police. More details are awaited.#INDvsBAN #INDvsBANTEST… pic.twitter.com/n4BXfKZhgy

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According to reports, Roby, dressed in his signature tiger costume, appeared to be in pain following an altercation. He later told the media that he had been punched in the abdomen. An official from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association confirmed Roby’s distress but noted that he was unable to clearly explain the sequence of events.

As Roby exited the stands, he was visibly wincing in pain, and at one point, collapsed after being offered a chair. A police officer at the stadium said Roby was provided first aid, but due to the ambulance delay, the stadium’s medical team transported him to a nearby facility.

The exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the incident.