Virat Kohli fan who attempted suicide after poor first innings score against South Africa passes away

Distraught at Virat Kohli's dismissal in the first innings of the first Test between India and South Africa, a 65-year-old man from Ratlam attempted self-immolation a few days ago.

As it turns out, the man died of his injuries on Tuesday.

Babubal Bairva was alone in his home watching the match when the incident happened last Friday. The retired railway employee was so upset at watching his favourite cricketer get out that he reportedly poured kerosene on himself and attempted to self-immolate.

Bairva was rushed to the hospital after his family members and neighbours heard his cries. He sustained burn injuries on his head, face and hands.

“The man in his statement accepted that he was too upset with the dismissal of Virat Kohli and set himself ablaze,” Do Batti Police Station Assistant Sub Inspector PS Alawa had said.

The police also confirmed that the senior citizen was not drunk at the time of the incident. “During the probe, we found no other reason which could have driven Bairva to this extreme step,” added Alawa.

India lost the first Test against South Africa by 72 runs in Cape Town. Skipper Kohli made 5 in the first innings and 28 in the second.