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During New Zealand’s run-chase against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday, a pitch invader managed to hug Rachin Ravindra.
Rachin Ravindra (left) tries to evade a pitch invader. (AP Photo)
In a major security breach during the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan, an alleged supporter of an Islamist political party managed to enter the field of play at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during a Group A match between New Zealand Bangladesh. The intruder, carrying a picture of Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) leader Saad Rizvi as per news agency AP, managed get close to New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra and hug leaving the Kiwi annoyed.
The incident occurred during New Zealand’s run-chase with Rachin and Tom Latham in the middle for the tourists.
Ravindra scored a fine century as New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets to enter the semifinal. The result also sealed India’s passage into the last-four and thus knocking out Pakistan and Bangladesh from the ICC tournament.
- Location :
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
