New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra suffered a serious injury in tri-series ODI against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium. He suffered laceration to his forehead “but he is well”.

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.

The statement read: “Rachin Ravindra sustained a lacercation to the forehead after being struvk by the ball in yesterday’s ODI Tri-Series win over Pakistan in Lahore. Ravindra passed the initial head injury assessment and the laceration, which required stitches was addressed and treated at the ground. He is otherwise well and will continue to be monitored under HIA protocols. He is unlikely to feature in tomorrow’s match against South Africa.”