Pak Vs NZ: New Zealand Cricket Team Cancels Pakistan Tour Citing Security Threats

The New Zealand cricket team has called off its Pakistan tour just before the beginning of the ODI series which was scheduled to be held at Rawalpindi. Cricket chief executive David cited security concerns as the reason to cancel the tour. It would be a big shock for the Pakistan Cricket Board, the host of the tournament.

During a press release, David said “Player safety is paramount.” However, the NZC did not give a detailed description of the possible security threats for its players. Heath Mills, the chief executive of the NZ players association, gave a statement regarding players’ safety.

He said players are safe. The decision to cancel the Pakistan tour by the New Zealand team was an independent and unilateral decision. PCB said all the security arrangements are foolproof and made in the best concern of players.

Pak PM Talks With New Zealand's PM Over Pak VS NZ Cancellation 

Angry Cricket Fans From Pakistan Criticise New Zealand 

Absolutely shocked and disappointed to see this unprofessional behaviour of New Zealand cancelling the #PAKvNZ series at the last moment. @BLACKCAPS owe an explanation to Pakistani cricket fans.

— Sana Jamal (@Sana_Jamal) September 17, 2021

Heartbreaking and infuriating. @BLACKCAPS needed to use their bloody brain. Don't they know what "Foolproof security" means?#PAKvNZ

— Umaid Asif عمید آصف 🇵🇰 (@umaid_asif) September 17, 2021

Shame on @BLACKCAPS love You South Africa Team and Thanks to David Miller for showing positive Image of Pakistan. #PAKvNZpic.twitter.com/mziLrdXge3

— AQiB Majeed (@abcdefuck0of) September 17, 2021