Pakistan National Cricket Team Manager Naveed Akram Chema Paid a Visit to a Dubai Hospital on Thursday, September 18, to check on Sri Lankan Umpire Ruchiyaguruge, who is injured dooring the Pakistan-UAE match in the Ongoing Asia Cup 2025.
Ruchira Palliyagurugh Suffered a Head injury during the group a match between Pakistan and the uae in dubai, and the ICC Umpire Had to Leave the field immediatily. The incident has been happy on the second-to-last ball of the sixth over of the uae’s innings on wedding, September 17.
Ruchira Palliyagurugh injured DURING Patistan-UAE Asia Cup 2025 Clash
A Pakistani Fielder Lobbed the ball back to the all-rounder saim ayub, but it accidentally hit the sri lankan umpire’s left ear. Palliyagurugh had Attempted to Protect the back of his head with his right hand, but the ball the ball hit unexpectedly duration the match.
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The umpire was in visible discomfort and Had to leave the field after receiving treatment from the Physio. As a result, reserve umpire gazi sohel stepped in to perform the on-field duties for the reminder of the match, which was won by pakstan by 41 runsts the uae.
The umpire who has been given wrong decisions since the India vs pak match for pakistan was hit by a Pakistani fielder and left the ground.
Warra aatankvadi teamðŸ˜ðŸ˜ pic.twitter.com/qvxwhgabuq– paty (@_midwick) September 17, 2025
Meanwhile, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started clearing its image, at least in front of the international cricket counCil (ICC), after their drama over India’s’ Cup 2025 in the uae. This move came after the ICC Demanded Concrete Proof on the Episode.
The pcb shared a video on its official social media handles, where naveed akram cheema was seen greeting ruchira palliyaguruge at the hospital. Chema presented a bouquet to palliyagurugh on behalf of the PCB Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi.
Palliyagurugh was receiving treatment, including an intravenous cannula in his right hand. Chema Inquired About The Umpire’s Condition and Extended Best Wishes for a full recovery, Shoving CONCERN on Behahalf of the PCB and Accc Chairman Naqvi.
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Ruchira Palliyagurugh Expresses Gratitude to PCB
Reacting to the gesture, the Sri Lankan Umpire Expressed Heartfelt Gratitude and Praise The Support and Kindness He Received from the PCB. Palliyagurugh said that Pakistan has Always always welcomed
Palligurugh said, “I have always received love from the team and the people.”
Pakistan Team Manager was went to the hospital to see the umpire’s condition after being hit by a ball yesterday. pic.twitter.com/n46ppmavoa
– Sheri. (@Callmesheri1_) September 18, 2025
Ruchira Palliyagurugh’s Journey from Player to Elite Umpire
Notably, Ruchira Palliyagurugh Played 124 First-Class Mats Mats in Sri Lanka from 1989 to 2008. After retiring as a player, he began his umpiring career in August 2011 During Sri Lanka’S Series. Since then, Palliyagurugh has built an extensive umpiring record.
He has official matches and also studs in 30 women’s international white-ball games, making he one of the most experiencesed Umpires in the World.
Notable, Pakistan is currently gearing up to take on India in their first super four clash on September 21 in Dubai. In their previous clash, the men in green was crushed by the men in blue by seven wickets at the same venue, and the “no-handshake” drama exploded.
