Rawalpindi (Pakistan): Pakistani captain Babar Azam on Friday expressed disappointment after Cricket New Zealand announced they left their tour about Pakistan because of the security warnings of New Zealand government.
“Very disappointed at a sudden delay from the series, which can bring a smile back to millions of fans of Pakistani cricket.
I have fully believed in the ability and credibility of our security agent.
They are our pride and will always be!” Babar Azam tweeted.
Very disappointed at a sudden delay from the series, which could bring a smile back to …
https://t.co/PVWPZ7PX9H- Babar Azam (@ babarazam258) 1631875111000 “It’s a shame for Pakistan Cricket …
It’s too late to damage the game Financial financially …
hopefully the security problem can be resolved to allow cricket to be played again in Pakistan ..
!! “wrote the former England captain Michael Vaughan in his twitter handle.
Shame for Pakistan Cricket.
This late call will damage the financially financially game.
Ardern on Friday before Blackcaps announced that they left their tour in Pakistan.
Imran Khan assured Ardern that Pakistan had one of the best intelligence systems in the world and that there was no existing security threat to the visit team but New Zealand Cricket (NZC) still decided to go home after NZ government security warnings.
We have convinced the same NZ cricket board.
Prime Minister speaks privately to the New Prime Minister …
https://t.co/2b5ybc3lro-pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb) 1631871495000New Zealand is scheduled to play their first match in Pakistan since 2003.
The side is to play Pakistan Friday in three First Odi in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for the five match T20 series.
“Previously today, Cricket New Zealand told us that they had been told with several security warnings and unilaterally decided to postpone the series.
Pakistani cricket board and the Pakistani government made security settings that were very easy for all the visitors.
We have convinced New Zealand’s cricket the same.
PCB is willing to continue the scheduled match.
However, lovers of cricket in Pakistan and throughout the world will …
https://t.co/ienq4uezx6- Pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb) 1631871496000 “Pakistani Prime Minister speaks personally to Prima .
Minister of New Zealand and told him that we had one of the best intelligence systems in the world and that there were no security threats that existed for the visitors, “Pakistani cricket board stated in a statement.” Security officials with New Zealand.
The team has been satisfied with the security settings made by the Pakistani government as long as they live here, “PCB added.
NZC said it would not comment on the security details of the Reat or updated settings for the departing squad.