Rachin Ravindra walks off bloodied after blow to forehead in first ODI against Pakistan
Karachi: New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a forehead injury while fielding during the first ODI against Pakistan. The incident occurred in the 37th over when Pakistani batter Khushdil Shah's shot struck Ravindra on the forehead after he seemingly lost sight of the ball under floodlights.
Blood was seen trickling down his face as he stood in a daze before walking off the field with medical staff, using a towel to stem the bleeding. He was treated on-site for a forehead laceration and later cleared his first Head Injury Assessment (HIA). New Zealand Cricket confirmed that he is recovering well and will continue to be monitored under HIA protocols.
Teammate Glenn Phillips described the moment as "terrifying" but assured that Ravindra remained conscious throughout.
Meanwhile, New Zealand secured a 78-run victory in the match, posting 330/6 in 50 overs. Glenn Phillips' maiden ODI century powered the visitors to a strong total. In response, Pakistan was bowled out for 252 in the 48th over despite an 84-run knock from opener Fakhar Zaman.
A tough moment on the field for Rachin Ravindra as an attempted catch turned into an unfortunate injury. 🤕
— FanCode (@FanCode) February 8, 2025
Get well soon, Rachin! pic.twitter.com/34dB108tpF
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Firms being arm-twisted to divert investment from Karnataka: Priyank Kharge
New Delhi (PTI): Companies are being arm-twisted to divert their investments from Karnataka despite the state having the best talent ecosystem, state's IT, biotech and rural development minister Priyank Kharge said on Friday.
The minister said it has taken 40 years to develop the entire ecosystem in the state that suits investors.
"Why is semiconductor going to Gujarat, Assam? That's my question? That's what I have been asking. Why is it going to Gujarat? Why is it going to Assam? When PLI comes, they have to choose their state. The name is Karnataka. How does it become Gujarat by the time the application reaches Delhi? They are coming to my state. Why are they being arm-twisted to Gujarat?" Kharge said.
He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a roadshow in the national capital for the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 to be held in November.
"They are coming to our state only. They want to invest in our state. It works out for them. It is profitable for them. Our human resource is one of the most agile and best in the world. But yet, they are going to be pushed to Gujarat," Kharge said.
During the event, Kharge said Karnataka is planning to rejig policy on data centres to promote sustainable data centres.
"There is a serious need for states and the central government to bring up policies for sustainable data centres. That's exactly what the government of Karnataka intends to do," Kharge said.
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