Virat Kohli hit on helmet by fierce bouncer: Odisha STA shares video to create road safety awareness

Odisha State Transport Authority has posted a video on social media account X (earlier known as Twitter) of Virat Kohli getting hit by a fierce bouncer right on his helmet with great speed to create awareness among the people about road safety.

In the video, it is found that Matheesha Pathirana in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey is banging in a furious bouncer with his unorthodox slinging action. While trying to play an explosive pull shot, Kohli was seen badly hit on his helmet by the speeding delivery. The superstar batsman looked clueless following the incident.

Road Safety Awareness

Based on the lesson from the video, the State Transport Authority has urged people to always wear helmets to be safe from road accidents.

"May it be Kohli or you, may it be cricket or road, helmet will always keep you safe," wrote Odisha State Transport Authority.

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ହେଲମେଟ ହେଉଛି ସୁରକ୍ଷା କବଚ#WearHelmet #RoadSafety #Odisha pic.twitter.com/PcgVPKzW49

— State Transport Authority, Odisha (@STAOdisha) April 3, 2025

"Obey the rules of road safety and stay away from accidents. Come Home Safe," the video further read after a horrible scene of a road accident.

STA’s Initiatives for Road Safety

The Odisha State Transport Authority has been taking several initiatives, at regular intervals, to enhance road safety awareness across the state.

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From collaboration with Ollywood celebrities to innovative campaigns utilizing popular culture, such initiatives reflect the STA's commitment to reducing road accidents through community engagement, innovative campaigns, and strategic partnerships.