Ruchira Palliyaguruge 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 immediately. The incident happened on the second-to-last ball of the sixth over of the UAE’s innings on Wednesday, September 17.
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The umpire who had been giving wrong decisions since the India vs Pak match for Pakistan was hit by a Pakistani fielder and left the ground.Warra Aatankvadi team?? pic.twitter.com/qVXwHGabuQ
— paty (@_midwicket) September 17, 2025
PCB tricks ICC to clear image, as Naveed Cheema visits injured umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge
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 no-handshake stance in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. This move came after the ICC demanded concrete proof on the episode.
Palliyaguruge was receiving treatment, including an intravenous cannula in his right hand. Cheema inquired about the umpire’s condition and extended best wishes for a full recovery, showing concern on behalf of the PCB and ACC chairman Naqvi.
Reacting to the gesture, the Sri Lankan umpire expressed heartfelt gratitude and praised the support and kindness he received from the PCB. Palliyaguruge said that Pakistan has always welcomed him warmly and treated him with respect both on and off the field.
Pakistan team manager went to the hospital to see the umpire’s condition after being hit by a ball yesterday. pic.twitter.com/N46ppMavoa
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Ruchira Palliyaguruge's journey from Player to Elite Umpire
Notably, Ruchira Palliyaguruge played 124 first-class matches in Sri Lanka from 1989 to 2008. After retiring as a player, he began his umpiring career in August 2011 during Sri Lanka’s home white-ball series. Since then, Palliyaguruge has built an extensive umpiring record.
Notably, 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 were crushed by the Men in Blue by seven wickets at the same venue, and the “no-handshake” drama exploded.
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