New Zealand cancels tour to Pakistan. Moreover, they gave security issues, the reason behind it. The first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand scheduled today at 2:30 pm. But, the New Zealand team stayed at their hotel instead of coming to the stadium for the match.
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Now, the tour is officially called off. It is because New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is about to call back the entire team from Pakistan.
NZC Chief Executive, David White, said, “I understand this will be a blow for PCB, who’ve been wonderful hosts, but player safety is paramount, and we believe this is the only responsible option.”
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed from their side that New Zealand’s team is going back to their homeland despite multiple assurances. Moreover, New Zealand did security inspections before the tour.
PCB states, “Earlier today, New Zealand Cricket informed us they got alert to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series”.
“Pakistan Cricket Board and the Pakistan government made foolproof security arrangements for all visiting teams. We have assured the New Zealand Cricket of the same. The Pakistan 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.”
This was the reason behind New Zealand cancels tour to Pakistan.
