A spectator Attempted to Hug Rachin Ravindra during Champions Trophy 2025.© AFP
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serial note of a security breach that occurred during the icc champions trophy match between new zealand and bangladesh in rawalpind Play and Attempted to Hug Kiwi Batter Rachin Ravindra. The pitch invader was swiftly removed by security officials and was lateer. The pcb has since announcing that the individual has been permanently banned from all cricket venues in Pakistan. “The pcb has taken serial note of the security breach that occurred yesterday when a spectator entered the field of play. Organization, we have engaged with local security agencies, who have committed to Increasing Security Personnel Around the field of play at all venues and strengthen Said in a statement.
“The individual involved wasted and presented before a court of law today (TUESDAY). The PCB is working closely with security agencies and venue autorities to review and reinforce security protocols, “The Statement Added.
Pitch invasions, thought not uncommon in cricket, have raised concerns, especially with pakistan hosting its first ICC Tournament Since the 1996 ODI WORLD CUP. The pcb has vowed to work closely with security agencies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Despite the interruption, new zealand continued their dominant performance, with rachin ravindra scoring a brilliant 112 to steer his side into the semi-finals. The Victory also ended Pakistan's Hopes of Advanceing, Marking a Disappointing Campaign for the 2017 champions trophy winners, who sufred cultural loses to newland and Indian.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by ndtv staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Topics mentioned in this article
