The Pakistan ODI Tri-series has already started, and the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand was quite dramatic because to Rachin Ravindra’s bizarre injury sustained while fielding at mid-wicket. After Khushdil Shah slog swiped a Michael Bracewell ball, the Kiwi was attempting a catch. Unfortunately, he was hit squarely in the forehead by the ball.
These were unsightly sights at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, as the star batting all-rounder was immediately removed from the pitch after sustaining severe bleeding from the impact.
Fans have questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and criticised the ground’s lights as it appeared that Rachin Ravindra had lost sight of the ball while attempting to make the catch.
Rashid Latif, a former wicketkeeper and captain for Pakistan, also offered his thoughts on the situation, claiming that the cricketer’s injury was caused by the stadium’s LED lights.
“In such lights, the glow is greater. Therefore, you are frequently unable to see the ball while it travels flat,” Latif stated on an episode of “Caught Behind.”
Check out the clip below-
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To all my pakistani mutuals: Doc and Rashid lateef agrees with me in their latest Episode. https://t.co/b8J60SwwwL
— Kawal (@bandaofrabb) February 9, 2025
Worst flood lights caused Rachin injury. May Waheguru help him in recovery.
— Kawal (@bandaofrabb) February 8, 2025
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— Otsukara (@ImOtsuKara) February 9, 2025
Speaking of the game, New Zealand easily won the first match of the Tri-series, with half-centuries from Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell and a century from Glenn Phillips, who took them to 330 at the conclusion of 50 overs. Pakistan fell 78 runs short of the mark after being bowled out for 252 despite the strikes from Salman Agha and Fakhar Zaman. Phillips’ 106* off just 74 deliveries earned him the Player of the Match award. The team coached by Muhammad Rizwan did not have the ideal start, and they would need to win the next game to go to the championship game.
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