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A spectator tried to hug Rachin Ravindra throughout Champions Trophy 2025.© AFP
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken critical be aware of a safety breach that occurred throughout the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, the place a spectator entered the sector of play and tried to hug Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra. The pitch invader was swiftly eliminated by safety officers and was later arrested. The PCB has since introduced that the person has been completely banned from all cricket venues in Pakistan. “The PCB has taken serious note of the security breach that occurred yesterday when a spectator entered the field of play. Ensuring the safety of players and officials remains our top priority. As a responsible organisation, we have engaged with local security agencies, who have committed to increasing security personnel around the field of play at all venues and strengthening access control measures,” the PCB mentioned in a press release.
“The individual involved was arrested and presented before a court of law today (Tuesday). In addition, he has been permanently banned from entering all cricket venues in Pakistan. To prevent such incidents in the future, the PCB is working closely with security agencies and venue authorities to review and reinforce security protocols,” the assertion added.
Pitch invasions, although not unusual in cricket, have raised considerations, particularly with Pakistan internet hosting its first ICC match because the 1996 ODI World Cup. The PCB has vowed to work intently with safety businesses to stop comparable incidents sooner or later.
Regardless of the interruption, New Zealand continued their dominant efficiency, with Rachin Ravindra scoring an excellent 112 to steer his facet into the semi-finals. The victory additionally ended Pakistan’s hopes of advancing, marking a disappointing marketing campaign for the 2017 Champions Trophy winners, who suffered consecutive losses to New Zealand and India.
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