After backlash over a viral video involving Abhishek Sharma, the female fan clarified that she was nervous and accidentally grabbed his hand. She wrote, "Things are not always exactly how they appear online," while apologising to those offended.

Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma's video has gone viral after a shocking fan encounter, when an excited female fan forcibly grabbed his hand right before Sunrisers Hyderabad's match against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday in Jaipur, attempting to pull him forward. The unexpected gesture caught the young SRH opener off guard, visibly startling him. @moreofhimshikha, the fan who shared the video, faced massive backlash on social media, with several calling it harassment.

After the backlash, the female fan issued a statement explaining the situation, saying she had 'accidentally' grabbed his hand instead of shaking it because she was 'nervous.'

'I Accidentally Grabbed Abhishek Sharma's Hand...'

Taking to her Instagram handle, she wrote, "With all due respect to Abhishek Sharma and his fans, I would like to share what actually happened from my side. Things are not always exactly how they appear online. I was at a venue where Abhishek Sharma had arrived, and when I found out he was there, I went to see him because I've been a fan of his for a long time, even before he became this famous. I only wanted to shake his hand, but there was a huge crowd. In the rush, while I was trying to move and give space, I accidentally grabbed his hand instead of shaking it."