‘Poor lights of Gaddafi Stadium’: Pakistan Cricket Board faces backlash after Rachin Ravindra damage

Rachin Ravindra (Screengrabs)

NEW DELHI: Throughout the newest ODI tri-series match in opposition to Pakistan, New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra suffered a brow damage on Saturday after being hit by the ball whereas trying a catch.
The incident, which befell within the thirty eighth over, has raised issues concerning the adequacy of the floodlighting at Gaddafi Stadium, with many attributing the mishap to the poor lighting situations.

In accordance with a press release from New Zealand Cricket, Ravindra obtained rapid medical consideration on the sector for a laceration to his brow and underwent a Head Harm Evaluation (HIA), which he initially handed. He’ll proceed to be monitored as per HIA protocols.
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The damage occurred when Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah hit a strong shot in the direction of Ravindra, who was positioned at deep backward sq. leg.
Misjudging the trajectory of the ball underneath the lights, Ravindra was struck within the face, resulting in rapid medical intervention as he was visibly injured and bleeding.
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Following the incident, he was escorted off the sector by the New Zealand group’s medical employees for additional therapy.
The standard of the floodlights on the venue has come underneath scrutiny, with followers expressing their dissatisfaction and concern for participant security on social media platforms.
Many have referred to as for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boost the lighting situations on the stadium, particularly in mild of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
“PCB ought to enhance the High quality of sunshine within the Floor. Rachin Ravindra misjudges the ball underneath unhealthy lights and takes a brutal hit close to the attention. Hope he recovers quickly….।।।” stated a fan on X (previously Twitter).

“Rachin Ravindra is a much better fielder than the entire group of Pakistan, nonetheless cannot see the ball whereas catching?? Poor lights of Gaddafi Stadium,” opined one other fan.

“How did @ICC enable Pakistan’s floor to host worldwide matches?? ICC ought to guarantee gamers’ security and if Pakistan cannot present shift CHAMPIONS TROPHY to Dubai. Prayers for Rachin Ravindra,” penned one other fan.

The incident has sparked a wider dialog concerning the requirements of infrastructure and security measures in place for worldwide cricket matches, with some followers suggesting that the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) ought to reassess the suitability of venues based mostly on such standards.
The match concluded with New Zealand defeating Pakistan by 78 runs, setting a difficult goal of 330/6 of their 50 overs, bolstered by vital contributions from Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, and Daryl Mitchell. Previous to his damage, Ravindra had contributed a fast 25 runs off 19 balls.
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