New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has provided an injury update on the all-rounder Rachin Ravindra after he was hit by a ball during the first ODI of the tri-nation series against Pakistan on Saturday.
The incident happened in the 37th over of the second innings when Ravindra lost sight of the ball while going for a catch off Michael Bracewell.
The ball struck the New Zealand batter’s forehead and he was left bruised.
The New Zealand Cricket provided details of the star batter’s injury while assuring that he is in good health.
“Ravindra sustained a ‘laceration’ to the forehead, however, he was ‘otherwise well,” said New Zealand Cricket after the match.
“Rachin Ravindra was forced from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over. He sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground, but is otherwise well.”
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The board further said that he has passed his initial Head Injury Assessment and he would remain under further observation.
”He came through his first HIA (Head Injury Assessment) well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes,” NZC said in a statement.
It is noteworthy that the latest incident has added to New Zealand’s already injury concerns as lead pacer Lockie Ferguson suffered a hamstring injury during the International league T20 (ILT20) in the UAE.
It is pertinent to note that New Zealand achieved a convincing victory against Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.
Batting first, Glenn Phillips scored a fiery unbeaten ton after Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell’s fifties to power New Zealand to 330 over the loss of six wickets.
Chasing 331, Pakistan were bowled out for 252 in 47.5 overs at Gaddafi Stadium.
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