[Watch] Pitch invader 'Jarvo' returns to the field in 3rd Test, this time in batting gear

'Jarvo', a fan-loved pitch invader, made his second appearance in the India-England series on Day 3 of the Headingley Test on Friday.

Strolling out casually in full batting gear, a surgical mask, and an Indian jersey with kit number 69, he tried to take guard at the striker's end during the 48th over of the visitors' innings before being pounced on and forced out by security.

Here are a few videos of the incident:

Jarvo69 is a legend#jarvo #INDvsEND #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/cv3uxlpu2T

— Raghav Padia (@raghav_padia) August 27, 2021

Jarvo is at the crease #engvsindia pic.twitter.com/XlATed4vGg

— JJK (@72jjk) August 27, 2021

Disgusting treatment of India’s star player. @BMWjarvo Jarvo is a fan favourite. pic.twitter.com/xOhKTBYSnI

— Max Booth (@MaxBooth123) August 27, 2021

The young fan pulled off something similar in the previous Test. 'Jarvo' had walked out onto the field to join the Indian team after lunch on Day 3 and began ordering field changes at Lord's. He even tried to convince the guards that he's a member of the team, leaving the crowd and fans at home in splits.

'Jarvo' later posted about the incident on Twitter, hilariously announcing himself as the "first white person" to play for India.

Rohit Sharma's wicket, Virat Kohli's good start bookend Jarvo's invasion

Jarvo's intervention followed a crucial turning point in the game. Opener Rohit Sharma, after playing splendidly for his third half-century of the series, missed a full nip-backer from Ollie Robinson and was adjudged lbw. Although his patient 156-ball 59 gave India a near-perfect start in the 2nd innings, the visitors would have loved for him to reach his century.

Sharma's wicket brought the out-of-form Virat Kohli to the crease. As has been the case throughout the series, the skipper got off to a good start to his innings. In the 53rd over, he collected two boundaries against arch nemesis James Anderson - a deft flick to deep square leg followed by his trademark extra cover drive.

Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara has continued his binding knock from the other end. The No.3 batsman has looked atypically positive right from the start, punishing almost every loose ball. India would want this senior duo to build on the good work and reduce the deficit to a more negotiable task for the lower order.

Back to back boundaries for @cheteshwar1 off Anderson's bowling.Live - https://t.co/FChN8SV3VR #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/XSYvfRv2XK

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 27, 2021