In the Tri-Nation series against Pakistan, Rachin Ravindra was fielding at deep square leg and in the 37th over he tried to take a catch as Khushdil Shah hit a shot, Rachin Ravindra seemed to have been blinded by the lights and the ball struck his forehead. He was seen staring the ground on his knees and blood was flowing through his face. The medical team rushed to the field after seeing Ravindra get badly hurt.
Poor Lights Responsible For Rachin Ravindra’s Injury?
The floodlights at Gaddafi stadium have been held responsible by the people for Rachin Ravindra’s injury. The fans expressed their dissatisfaction and concern about the safety of players especially when Champions Trophy is lined up.
Terrible injury to Rachin Ravindra in Lahore.
— SaffronSoul (@TheRealDharm) February 9, 2025
If poor floodlights played a role, PCB must answer. Player safety can’t be ignored. Wishing him a speedy recovery. 🙏#RachinRavindrapic.twitter.com/TkANxErjwj
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Rachin Ravindra injury 🤫your Chinese flood light will injured more in champions trophy if @ICC didn't take any action.
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Virat_Smasher) February 9, 2025
How did @ICC permit Pakistan to host international matches?
— ’ (@LuckyyGautam18) February 9, 2025
The ICC must ensure player safety; if Pakistan can't guarantee that, the CHAMPIONS TROPHY should be moved to Dubai.
Sending prayers for Rachin Ravindra. 🙏🏻 #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/ehLfMrLg01
Rachin Ravindra is a far better fielder than the whole team of Pakistan, still can't see the ball while catching??
— Aaliya 🇦🇫🇮🇳 (@Aaliyaarehman) February 8, 2025
Poor lights of Gaddafi Stadium 🇵🇰😤😤#INDvsENG #ChampionsTrophy2025 #SLvAUS #BabarAzam #Gaddafistadium #PAKvsNZ #NZvsPAK #3Nations1Trophy pic.twitter.com/AF6iyPRThE
Fans have raised serious questions to ICC and asked why international matches are being organised in Pakistan with such poor facilities. As the Champions Trophy approaches the safety of players has become a cause of concern.
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Is Pakistan Safe For International Matches?
The incident has raised several questions on Pakistan’s ability to conduct international matches, and with the Champions Trophy starting from February 19 the safety of players has become an issue gaining huge spotlight. Rachin Ravindra’s injury comes as a big shock and Pakistan will be looking to avoid any such incidents in future as the marquee ICC event approaches. India will be playing all the matches in Dubai but the other seven teams will be playing in Pakistan and ensuring complete safety will be a topmost priority.
