New Zealand’s whole tour of Pakistan has been abandoned due to security concerns
New Zealand tour of Pakistan has been called off minutes before the start of the 1st ODI due to security concerns. NZC said that they will not continue with the tour. Arrangements are now being made for the team’s departure.
The BLACKCAPS are abandoning their tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government security alert.
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 17, 2021
Arrangements are now being made for the team’s departure.
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PCB also made an announcement on this incident.
Earlier today, the New Zealand cricket board informed us that they had been alerted to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series.
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 17, 2021
PCB and Govt of Pakistan made fool proof security arrangements for all visiting teams. 1/4
We have assured the NZ cricket board of the same. The Prime Minister spoke personally to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and informed her that we have one of the best Intelligence systems in the world and that no security threat of any kind exists for the visiting team.
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 17, 2021
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The security officials with the NZ team have been satisfied with security arrangements made by the Govt of Pakistan throughout their stay here. 3/4
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 17, 2021
PCB is willing to continue the scheduled matches. However, cricket lovers in Pakistan and around the world will be disappointed by this last minute withdrawal. 4/4
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 17, 2021
