Rachin Ravindra’s shocking injury during New Zealand’s match against Pakistan in the tri-nation series has raised concerns over the quality of the facilities at the venue. Ravindra was attempting a catch when he lost sight of the ball in the floodlights, leading to it slipping through his hands and hitting him on the forehead. The…
Rachin Ravindra’s shocking injury during New Zealand’s match against Pakistan in the tri-nation series has raised concerns over the quality of the facilities at the venue. Ravindra was attempting a catch when he lost sight of the ball in the floodlights, leading to it slipping through his hands and hitting him on the forehead. The batter not only dropped the catch but also suffered a head injury that caused bleeding, forcing him off the field.
Since the incident, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has faced significant criticism for the lighting conditions, with many questioning the adequacy of the venue for international cricket. Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif also pointed out the issue with the LED lights, noting that the glare makes it difficult for players to track the ball, especially when it’s coming at them from certain angles.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) issued a statement regarding Ravindra’s injury, saying, “Ravindra was forced from the field after being struck on the forehead while attempting a catch in the 38th over. He sustained a laceration to the forehead, which was treated at the ground. He is otherwise well and passed his first Head Injury Assessment (HIA), but will continue to be monitored under HIA protocols.”
New Zealand are already managing injury concerns, with Lockie Ferguson having suffered a hamstring injury during the ILT20 in the UAE.
In the match, Glenn Phillips played a stellar knock, scoring 106* off 74 balls, leading New Zealand to a 78-run victory over Pakistan. After being put in to bat, New Zealand were reduced to 39/2, but contributions from Kane Williamson (58), Daryl Mitchell (81), and Phillips helped them post 330/6 in their 50 overs.
Pakistan’s bowling attack saw Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/88) and Abrar Ahmed (2/41) make key breakthroughs.
In their chase of 331, Fakhar Zaman’s 84 off 69 balls gave Pakistan a strong start, but they were eventually dismissed for 252 runs in 47.5 overs, with Mitchell Santner (3/41), Matt Henry (3/53), and Michael Bracewell (2/41) leading the charge with the ball for New Zealand.braiz Shamsi