Fake News Alert! Rachin Ravindra’s Iphone Was Not Stolen in Lahore, False Claims About New Zealand Cricketer Losing His Phone Before Champions Trophy 2025 Go Viral

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is currently getting hosted by Pakistan and UAE. Pakistan are the official hosts while India's matches are getting hosted by a hybrid model in Dubai. As the event goes on, a report that New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra's iPhone got stolen in a Pakistani hospital went viral on social media. Ravindra was injured when ball hit his face during the tri-series preceding the Champions Trophy. He was taken to a nearby hospital during treatment and that is when the report came out. Although, renowned Pakistani journalist Faizan Lakhani has refuted the news saying nothing such has happened. The rumour was apparently sparked by a X user who runs a parody account. Rachin Ravindra Walks Off the Field After Ball Hits New Zealand Opener’s Face While Attempting a Catch During PAK vs NZ Tri Series 2025 1st ODI 2025 (Watch Video).

Faizan Lakhani Refutes the Claim

The Indian media’s propaganda continues, they just can’t accept that Pakistan is hosting a major ICC tournament. The news about Rachin Ravindra’s phone is completely false, as confirmed by the New Zealand team’s media manager. If only the Indian media had bothered to verify with… https://t.co/soYUpS3ezC

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) February 21, 2025

Parody Account That Sparked the Rumour

Rachin Ravindra iphone was stolen from Lahore hospital where he was admitted after getting injured. [PKT News] pic.twitter.com/jsHUjrGeKU

— mufaddla parody (@mufaddl_parody) February 17, 2025

Fake News: Rachin Ravindra's iPhone Was Stolen

New Zealand National Cricket Team player #Rachin #Ravindra says, his iPhone was stolen in Lahore hospital after he was admitted suffering from an injury! @ICC @TheRealPCB @ACBofficials @BCCI @cricketworldcup @ECB_cricket @HamidMirPAK @NawazSharifMNS @CMShehbaz pic.twitter.com/hhjwJKiW3P

— Mahboob Mahzooz (@MMahzooz) February 21, 2025

Another Account Reporting the Fake News

Not at all surprising!

Rachin Ravindra iPhone was stolen from Lahore Hospital where he was admitted after getting injured!

This is how the host country Pakistan is treating international players! The beggar state is at its worst!@Arzookazmi30 @TahaSSiddiqui @AadiAchint @jkd18 pic.twitter.com/NI18bcSlkH

— Nighat Abbas (@Nighat_Abbass) February 20, 2025

'Shocking' But Fake!

🚨 Shocking incident in Pakistan!

📱 New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra's iPhone was stolen in a hospital.

🏥 A tough time for the young star during his visit!#RachinRavindra #NewZealandCricket #CricketNews #Pakistan #iPhoneStolen #CricketUpdates #NZCricket #CricketFever pic.twitter.com/yo6yv2REj2

— IPL Insider (@InsiderIpl) February 19, 2025

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