Auckland: New Zealand did not regret the decision for Pakistani tours but the cricket team could not live in the country after receiving the threat “specific and credible” against it, said executive head NZC David White.
The New Zealand Cricket squad 34 members reached Dubai after leaving Islamabad on rented flight on Saturday night.
Contingent members are experiencing their 24-hour period of self-insulation and 24 of them will return to New Zealand during next week or more.
The rest will remain in the UAE and join the T20 New Zealand troops, ahead of the World Cup which began on October 17.
“We appreciate this has become a very difficult time for PCB and wants to continue sincerely at the chief executive of our Wudiim Khan and his team for their professionalism and attention,” White said in a statement.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) calls a series in Pakistan suddenly on Friday before the first international day at Rawalpindi Stadium, quotes they have received serious security threats “What I can say is that this is specific and credible threats against the team, “Word White.
“We have several conversations with New Zealand government officials before making a decision and after informing the PCB from our position that we understand telephone discussions are carried out between their respective prime minister.” Unfortunately, given the advice we received, there.
There’s no way we can stay in that country.
“New Zealand has arrived in Pakistan on September 11 for the white ball series after 18 years and is scheduled to play three ODIs and five international T20.
They also held several training sessions at the Pindi Stadium under tight security but on the day of the match, all hell broke when the second The team did not leave the hotel hotel before it appeared that visitors got a threat that led to their government to leave the tour.
“We did not regret the decision to tour there but everything changed on Friday when (threats) increased significantly,” White was quoted by Radio New Zealand .
players Association Cricket New Zealand also supported the decision.
“it is clear to the players and their families it is time nervous, no doubt about it,” said Chief Executive NZPA Heath, Heath.
“So for them to come out of Pakistan last night and arrived Safely in Dubai is great for everyone.
We are very happy for that.
“New Zealand’s decision could also have a bad effect on the opportunity to tour the English and Australian team to Pakistan later this year.
There’s no way we can stay in Pakistan: NZC White
