During the mega clash between India and Australia, he invaded the field to meet Virat Kohli. The man ran onto the field during India's innings and attempted to unfurl the flag before being tackled by security guards.
On October 27, 2023, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal addressed an anti-Israel rally organized by a group of radical Muslim youths associated with Jamaat-e-Islami Hind in the southern Indian state of Kerala. His remarks triggered controversy, and raised concerns that some Muslim groups in India are providing a hospitable environment for terrorist groups such as Hamas.