Champions Trophy: Pitch invader, who hugged Rachin Ravindra, arrested and banned from all Pakistan venues

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the arrest and banning of the pitch invader who breached safety through the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday. The particular person, reportedly carrying {a photograph} of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan chief Saad Rizvi, managed to evade safety on the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground and approached New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra for a hug earlier than being apprehended by safety personnel.
This safety breach has created considerations for the PCB, significantly as Pakistan is serving because the host nation for a significant ICC occasion for the primary time because the 1996 World Cup, marking a 29-year hole.

“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,” 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,” the assertion learn.

Ravindra appeared unsettled after the spectator’s unauthorised entry onto the sector.
“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 PCB mentioned.
Ravindra’s gorgeous century (112 off 105 balls) powered New Zealand to a five-wicket victory, securing their spot within the semi-finals.
New Zealand will now tackle India of their closing group-stage match on Sunday.