NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the arrest and banning of the pitch invader who breached security during the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday. The individual, reportedly carrying a photograph of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan leader Saad Rizvi, managed to evade security at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground and approached New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra for a hug before being apprehended by security personnel.
This security breach has created concerns for the PCB, particularly as Pakistan is serving as the host nation for a major ICC event for the first time since the 1996 World Cup, marking a 29-year gap.
