Metal spikes on Wankhede Stadium fences to thwart fan-invasion
Updated On: 12 April, 2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
The Wankhede does not have a moat surrounding the field of play which other stadiums in India and across the world have, and this means, if a spectator jumps over the fence, they directly land onto the field of play
A worker puts spikes on the edge of a stand at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Pic/Atul Kamble
It’s always dangerous when spectators breach security and rush on to the playing field to meet their sporting hero.
The unpredictability of the fan could compromise the safety of the athlete. During the Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium on April 1, a fan jumped over the North Stand fence and ran on to the pitch to greet former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma.
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