“Extremely disappointed with the series’ sudden postponement, which could have brought back smiles to millions of Pakistan cricket fans. I have full faith in the capabilities and credibility of our security agencies. They are our pride and always will be!” Babar Azam tweeted.
Extremely disappointed at the sudden postponement of the series, which could have brought back the smile for Millie… https://t.co/pvwpz7px9H
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) 163187511000
“Great shame for Pakistan cricket.. These late call-offs will cause huge financial damage to the game. Hopefully the security issues can be resolved to allow cricket to be played again in Pakistan.” .!!” Former England captain wrote Michael Vaughan on his Twitter handle.
It’s a shame for Pakistan cricket.. These late call offs will cause huge financial loss to the game.. Hope safe… https://t.co/KJCr0XUMZX
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 1631875389000
prime minister of pakistan Imran Khan The Blackcaps spoke to their New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern on Friday before announcing that they were abandoning their tour of Pakistan.
Imran Khan assured Ardern that Pakistan had the best intelligence system in the world and that there was no security threat to the visiting team, but New Zealand Cricket (NZC) kept the country home despite the NZ government’s security alert. have decided to return.
We have assured this to the New Zealand Cricket Board. PM speaks personally to the new PM… https://t.co/2B5YBc3lRo
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) 1631871495000
New Zealand had to play their first match on Pakistani soil since 2003. The side was scheduled to play Pakistan on Friday in the first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for the five-match T20I series.
“Earlier today, New Zealand Cricket informed us that they had been alerted to certain security alerts and have decided to unilaterally postpone the series. The Pakistan Cricket Board and the Government of Pakistan have announced full security for all incoming teams. We have assured New Zealand Cricket of the same.
The PCB is ready to continue with the scheduled matches. However, there will be cricket lovers in Pakistan and across the world… https://t.co/iEnq4ueZx6
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) 1631871496000
The Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement, “The Prime Minister of Pakistan spoke personally to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and told him that we have the best intelligence system in the world and that no security threats of any kind exist to the visiting team.” Not there.” Statement.
“The security officials along with the New Zealand team are satisfied with the security arrangements made by the Government of Pakistan during their stay here,” the PCB said.
NZC said it would not comment on the details of the security threat nor the updated arrangements for the departure squad.
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