Rachin Ravindra ruled out of tri-series final versus Pakistan with head injury (Photo Source: Fancode) Rachin Ravindra will miss the between New Zealand and Pakistan, which is set to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday,

Pakistan cricketer Tayyab Tahir weighed in on the entire incident and felt the lights were not at fault for Rachin's injury due to the elevation of the ball.

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt defended the PCB amid the controversy surrounding Rachin Ravindra's injury during the tri-series in Pakistan. Butt

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra sustained an injury on his forehead while attempting a catch during Pakistan’s run chase in the tri-series opener in Lahore on Saturday. Fans were angry at the floodlight situation in Lahore.

Meanwhile, Glenn Phillips with a century helped New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening game of the tri-nation cricket series.

New Zealand batter Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series. The poor quality of floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium is being blamed for the scary injury that could impact Ravindra's participation in the event.

Injured Black Caps opener Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the tri-series tournament final against hosts Pakistan, while pace bowler Lockie Ferguson remains in doubt. Coach Gary Stead revealed Ravindra has “had a headache for a few days” since suffering a nasty blow to the forehead when he spilled a chance in the outfield in the tournament-opening win over Pakistan in Lahore last week.

New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra’s injury concern looms ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 as the New Zealand head coach Gary Stead provided an important update on his fitness ahead of the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan on Friday,