Criticism Directed at PCB Following Rachin Ravindra's Serious Head Injury at Gaddafi Stadium

In a concerning incident during the first ODI of a tri-series against Pakistan, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra suffered a forehead laceration when a ball struck him in the face while he was attempting to make a catch. The accident occurred as Ravindra lost sight of the ball due to the stadium‘s LED floodlights at Gaddafi Stadium. Following the impact, he was quickly attended to by medical staff and escorted off the field, while the crowd showed support with applause. Although New Zealand Cricket reported that Ravindra was “otherwise well,” the incident ignited outrage on social media, with calls for the Pakistan Cricket Board to reassess the venue’s lighting and for the ICC to reconsider Pakistan as a host for future tournaments. Concerns about the suitability of the stadium’s lighting were echoed by former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif, prompting discussions around player safety in light of the incident. Ravindra is currently undergoing a Head Injury Assessment and is being monitored before New Zealand’s next match against South Africa.

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