The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security lapse during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
During the game, a spectator entered the field and approached New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra for a hug, raising concerns over player safety. In response, the PCB issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the security of players and officials.
“As a responsible organization, 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,” the PCB said.
The intruder was arrested, presented before a court, and permanently banned from all cricket venues in Pakistan. The PCB is now working with security agencies and venue authorities to review and reinforce security protocols to prevent future incidents.
This tournament marks Pakistan’s first time hosting an ICC event since the 1996 ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, Pakistan has been eliminated from the competition, with New Zealand and India securing semi-final spots.
