New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra incurred a nasty head injury during an ODI match against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) provided a major update on Rachin Ravindra's injury on Saturday. The all-rounder was struck in his face with the ball while fielding, which left him bleeding. It happened during the first ODI of the tri-series against Pakistan in Lahore.

The impact was so serious that he started bleeding before he was rushed off the field. Later, New Zealand Cricket provided an update on Ravindra’s injury. The board confirmed that the 25-year-old suffered a forehead laceration but is otherwise in good condition.

The New Zealand Cricket has provided a fitness update on opening batter Rachin Ravindra who was struck in the forehead during the PAK vs NZ game of the

NZ won the toss and opted to bat first. After NZ was down to 39/2, performances from Kane Williamson (58 in 89 balls, with seven fours), Daryl Mitchell (81 in 84 balls, with two fours and four sixes) and Phillips (106* in 74 balls, with six fours and seven sixes) took NZ to 330/6 in their 50 overs.

New Zealand said Rachin Ravindra was recovering well after taking a ball full in the face during a warm-up match for the Champions Trophy against Pakistan in Lahore on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.

New Zealand star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra was left bleeding after a ball hit him on his head during the tri-series match between Pakistan and New Zealand.