Champions Trophy is on nook corner which is been hosted by Pakistan. Before that Pakistan has hosted a tri nation series between Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand. The first ODI was played between New Zealand and Pakistan. The match was held at Gaddafi stadium where New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. New Zealand posted a mamoth score of 330 with the loss of six wickets. In reply Pakistan started their innings at the initial stages. 

But as the match progressed they lost their plot and started to lose their wickets at continuous intervals and they able to score 252 runs losing all their wickets and lost their first Odi for 78 runs. But rather than that a major incident highlighted the major issue of the stadium. 

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Rachin With Heavy Blow

New Zealand opening batsman had faced a major blow on 38 over of the match during Pakistan chase. What had happened Kushdil was batting and he hit a shot towards Rachin at deep backward square leg. Rachin made his position to attempt the catch who completely lost in lights and the ball struck into his face with a huge force. 

Rachin with the blow just bend down himself he started bleeding soon the physio came to examine him,  he was immediately taken out of the field for further treatment.  He went out for scans immediately lefting a question mark on infrastructure of Pakistan Stadium. 

Outrage of Public 

 Champions Trophy is going to start at 19 February and Pakistan are host to it. Earlier through ICC inspection, it was said that ICC officials were unhappy with the condition of the stadium ahead of this big event. Even construction work were still on while the deadline were on bar. 

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Now the injury embeded to Rachin has revolted many questions for the quality of stadium. People have started ranting on PCB for poor lighting management through on going series. 

How did @ICC allowed Pakistan's ground to host international matches??

ICC should ensure players safety and if Pakistan can't provide shift CHAMPIONS TROPHY to Dubai.

Prayers for Rachin Ravindra 🙏🏻#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/77bvA7uqjv

— KohliForever (@KohliForever0) February 8, 2025

Once the video was circulated in social media, people and officials raised their question on the quality of the grounds. One asked Rachin is far more better fielder than Pakistan cricketers don't say me he misjudged it.

Another user says Pakistan can't organise a tri series game how ICC allowed them to host Champions Trophy now players life is on stake. Now it's upto PCB what plan of action they gonna execute to avoid these type of incidents nearby future.