PCB Lambasted As Floodlights In Pakistan Blamed For Rachin Ravindra's Head Injury
NDTV
Most of the fans on social media blamed the poor floodlights for Rachin Ravindra's injury.
New Zealand batter Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series. The poor quality of floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium is being blamed for the scary injury that could impact Ravindra's participation in the event. "Ravindra sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground, but is otherwise well. He came through his first HIA well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes," the New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Saturday. How did @ICC allowed Pakistan's ground to host international matches??ICC should ensure players safety and if Pakistan can't provide shift CHAMPIONS TROPHY to Dubai.Prayers for Rachin Ravindra #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/77bvA7uqjv
The incident occurred in the 38th over of the match when Khushdil Shah hit a shot towards Rachin Ravindra at deep backward square leg. The ball was travelling at pace and Ravindra positioned himself for the catch. Unfortunately, he lost sight of the ball in lights as the ball crashed in his face. Ravindra immediately fell down as the blood flowed from his face.
Ravindra was taken out of the field by the New Zealand team's medical staff and later taken for further treatment.
Pakistan went out to lose the opening match of the tri-series by 78 runs, being bowled out for 252 in 47.5 overs. They were chasing a stiff target after New Zealand rode on some brilliant middle-order batting by Glenn Phillips, who hammered a 74-ball unbeaten 106 while former captain Kane Williamson contributed 58 while Daryl Mitchell, who scored 81 as the Black Caps reached 330/6 in 50 overs.
