'Rachin Ravindra not injured due to lights'

Rachin Ravindra's injury was part of the game, Pakistan’s middle-order batsman Tayyab Tahir clarifies.

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Pakistan’s middle-order batter, Tayyab Tahir, spoke to the media at National Stadium, discussing the team’s focus on their upcoming match against South Africa.

Tahir emphasised that the team’s objective is to defeat South Africa and secure a place in the final.

He also addressed the controversy surrounding New Zealand's player Rachin Ravindra's injury, stating that it was part of the game and that it was not caused by the lights, as some had suggested.

Reflecting on their defeat to New Zealand, Tahir said that the team learned valuable lessons, which would be helpful in preparing for the Champions Trophy.

Tahir also pointed out that every player’s performance is important for the team, not just that of Babar Azam.

He concluded by mentioning that pressure could sometimes affect a player's performance, but each player must take on their assigned responsibility, regardless of their batting position.