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An intruder managed to hug Rachin Ravindra throughout a Champions Trophy match elevating severe questions over safety measures in place for the worldwide match.
The pitch invader (proper) managed to hug Rachin Ravindra. (AP Photograph)
In a serious safety breach, a person managed to provide the safety on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium the slip and hugged cricketer Rachin Ravindra throughout a Champions Trophy 2025 match between New Zealand and Bangladesh earlier this week. The pitch invader, allegedly carrying a photograph of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan chief Saad Rizvi, has been arrested and introduced in courtroom.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) got here underneath fireplace following the incident given the nation is internet hosting a world cricket match for the primary time in 29 years.
PCB has launched a press release acknowledging the breach and stated they’re tightening the safety across the area of play in any respect venues.
“The PCB has taken severe observe of the safety breach that occurred yesterday when a spectator entered the sphere of play. Making certain the security of gamers and officers stays our high precedence. As a accountable organisation, we’ve got engaged with native safety businesses, who’ve dedicated to growing safety personnel across the area of play in any respect venues and strengthening entry management measures,” PCB stated in a press release.
The intruder has been banned from coming into all cricket venues in Pakistan as effectively.
“The person concerned was arrested and introduced earlier than a courtroom of regulation as we speak (Tuesday). As well as, he has been completely banned from coming into all cricket venues in Pakistan,” the assertion learn.
Ravindra, who was taking part in his first match of the match after recovering from a nasty harm, appeared clearly sad on the pitch invader who was then swiftly faraway from the venue.
“To forestall such incidents sooner or later, the PCB is working carefully with safety businesses and venue authorities to assessment and reinforce safety protocols,” PCB stated.
Ravindra scored a glowing century to information New Zealand to a cushty win over Bangladesh and seal their semifinal berth alongside India from Group A.
New Zealand subsequent tackle India in Dubai on March 2.