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Will Pakistan's Right To Host Champions Trophy Be Cancelled After Militant Invasion?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

An intruder tried to hug Rachin Ravindra during the BAN vs NZ match [Source: AP Photos]An intruder tried to hug Rachin Ravindra during the BAN vs NZ match [Source: AP Photos]

New Zealand and Bangladesh are currently playing in the sixth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Satdium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. New Zealand have dominated most of the game and have nearly sealed their place in the semis of the tournament.

However, the cricketing world was taken aback by a incident that occurred during the game. Rachin Ravindra played a brilliant knock and scored a century laying the foundation for New Zealand's chase. 

Invader Tries To Hug Rachin Ravindra

While Ravindra was in the middle of his industrious knock, a invader came in the pitch and tried to hug the Kiwi southpaw. As per the reports suggest, the invader was supporter of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), an Islamist party banned by the government in 2021. 

The indvader hugged Ravindra and was seen wacing picture of the TLP leader Saad Rizvi before the security personnel caught him and took him out of the ground.

Will The Champions Trophy 2025 In Pakistan Be Suspended?

Before the start of the Champions Trophy 2025, there were a lot of deliberations behind it being hosted by Pakistan. The terror attck on the Sri Lankan team in 2009 haunted the visiting teams, espeically India. Infact, the BCCI did not send their team to Pakistan and their games are being played at the netural venue in Dubai.

The recent event might once again cast a shadow of doubt over the rest of the tournament in Pakistan. However, nothing has been comfirmed by the authorities yet and as it seems the tournament will continue in Pakistan for now.