The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) copped further embarrassment after two pitch invasion incidents at the Champions Trophy in the space of three days. These breaches during matches have raised concerns about player safety.

PCB has released a statement regarding the security breach during the NZ vs BAN clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The incident, which saw a spectator invade the field of play, has raised questions about security arrangements in the host nation for the ongoing tournament. During the Group A match, a fan entered the field carrying a photo of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Hafiz Saad Rizvi and attempted to hug New Zealand batter .

The pitch invader who hugged Rachin Ravindra has been banned from entering any of the stadiums in Pakistan after breaching security during the Champions Trophy 2025 match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday,

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security breach during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Monday, when a spectator entered the field of play at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,

PCB has taken strict action against the security breach during Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Bangladesh and New Zealand