How Pakistan Cricketers Reacted To New Zealand’s Last-Minute Tour Pullout- Know All Details Here
Many former and current Pakistan cricketers took to social media to express their displeasure at New Zealand’s decision to pull out of the limited-overs tour.
Starting from Wasim Akram a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team wrote on Twitter that “Extremely disappointed in NZ choice to abandon the #PAKvNZ tour. Pakistan has proven that our security measures for international games is of the highest order, making Pakistan one of the safest places in the world to play cricket today. I feel we are not hearing the whole story”.
Extremely disappointed in NZ choice to abandon the #PAKvNZ tour. Pakistan has proven that our security measures for international games is of the highest order, making Pakistan one of the safest places in the world to play cricket today. I feel we are not hearing the whole story
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 17, 2021
“Crazy day it has been! Feel so sorry for the fans and our players. Walking out of the tour by taking a unilateral approach on a security threat is very frustrating. Especially when it’s not shared!! Which world is NZ living in??NZ will hear us at ICC,” Newly appointed PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja wrote on Twitter.
Crazy day it has been! Feel so sorry for the fans and our players. Walking out of the tour by taking a unilateral approach on a security threat is very frustrating. Especially when it’s not shared!! Which world is NZ living in??NZ will hear us at ICC.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) September 17, 2021
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team took to Twitter to express his displeasure over New Zealand’s ‘unilateral move’. He wrote, “Extremely disappointed on the abrupt postponement of the series, which could have brought the smiles back for millions of Pakistan Cricket Fans. I’ve full trust in the capabilities and credibility of our security agencies. They are our pride and always will be! Pakistan Zindabad!
Extremely disappointed on the abrupt postponement of the series, which could have brought the smiles back for millions of Pakistan Cricket Fans. I've full trust in the capabilities and credibility of our security agencies. They are our pride and always will be! Pakistan Zindabad!
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) September 17, 2021
Shahid Afridi: It’s time for @ecb_cricket to show their appreciation of @therealpcb through actions and not words. Despite the mind boggling @blackcaps decision, Pakistan remains a safe place to tour. ECB shouldn’t forget our support for them last year in a very tough Covid-19 situation.
It’s time for @ecb_cricket to show their appreciation of @therealpcb through actions and not words. Despite the mind boggling @blackcaps decision, Pakistan remains a safe place to tour. ECB shouldn't forget our support for them last year in a very tough Covid-19 situation.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 18, 2021
“Pakistan 🇵🇰 is Safe & Proud nation. Postponing series is absolutely Sad news for whole Nation,” tweeted Hafeez.
Pakistan 🇵🇰 is Safe & Proud nation. Postponing series is absolutely Sad news for whole Nation.
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 17, 2021
Shoaib Akhtar a Pakistani former cricketer and commentator who is regarded as the fastest bowler in history of international cricket, wrote on Twitter that “NZ just killed Pakistan cricket”
NZ just killed Pakistan cricket 😡😡
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 17, 2021
“Just landed & got the news of New Zealand tour cancellation, IMO if Srilanka can visit Pakistan after what happened followed by countries like SA, WI, BD, ZIM in recent times with successful tours, why not NZ? Not only me, millions of cricket fans are gutted by this decision..if needed Pakistan will never backout, God forbid if such a situation surfaces just the way we didn’t in the past! In such times, all that matters is we help each other and play the game we love the most. #Cricket #AllForTheGame” wrote Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik on Twitter
… if needed Pakistan will never backout, God forbid if such a situation surfaces just the way we didn't in the past!
In such times, all that matters is we help each other and play the game we love the most. #Cricket #AllForTheGame— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) September 17, 2021
Mohammad Amir, a left-arm pace bowler took to Twitter to express his displeasure over New Zealand’s ‘unilateral move’ he wrote that, “hi new Zealand might b we as a Pakistani will forgive u because we are a loving nation but this act will bite u in future for sure.#PAKISTANZINDABAD”
hi new Zealand might b we as a Pakistani will forgive u because we are a loving nation but this act will bite u in future for sure.#PAKISTANZINDABAD
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) September 17, 2021
‘We were very exited,ready and looking forward to the PkVsNz matches.A real disappointment for all of us,the @TheRealPCB ,support staff,players and I am sure the nation.Our government and officials have provided us with a very high level of security.Such a shame to witness this day” wrote Saqlain Mushtaq a former Pakistani cricketer on Twitter
We were very exited,ready and looking forward to the PkVsNz matches.A real disappointment for all of us,the @TheRealPCB,support staff,players and I am sure the nation.Our government and officials have provided us with a very high level of security.Such a shame to witness this day
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) September 17, 2021
Azhar Mahmood Sagar a Pakistani former cricketer took to twitter and wrote that:
1.”Pakistan is a safe and secure country. We have state level security when it comes to international fixtures and high level sporting events. However whatever the reason was – we hope there can be some transparency over this matter so that Pakistan cricket at home survives.”
Pakistan is a safe and secure country. We have state level security when it comes to international fixtures and high level sporting events. However whatever the reason was – we hope there can be some transparency over this matter so that Pakistan cricket at home survives.
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) September 17, 2021
2. Quite disappointed by the scale of events happening in the world of cricket. Devastated for the fans, players and all stakeholders working towards bringing the game back to Pakistan. It’s imperative we continue to work towards the momentum of having cricket in Pakistan
Quite disappointed by the scale of events happening in the world of cricket. Devastated for the fans, players and all stakeholders working towards bringing the game back to Pakistan. It’s imperative we continue to work towards the momentum of having cricket in Pakistan 🇵🇰
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) September 17, 2021
Wish I had words to describe my disappointment. We not only have the best security force in the world but many foreign teams have successfully & peacefully completed their cricket tours in Pakistan. Can feel for the cricket lovers in Pakistan & around the world. #PakistanZindabad ,wrote Shaheen Afridi a Pakistani cricketer on Twitter
Wish I had words to describe my disappointment. We not only have the best security force in the world but many foreign teams have successfully & peacefully completed their cricket tours in Pakistan. Can feel for the cricket lovers in Pakistan & around the world. #PakistanZindabad
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) September 17, 2021
A wrong precedent has been set & it’s not a good omen at all for fraternity. Our security & intelligence agencies r capable to curb & assess any kind of threat . In past few years, they successfully managed safety & security of international events.#PakistanZindabad wrote Haris Rauf Pakistani cricketer on Twitter,
A wrong precedent has been set & it's not a good omen at all for 🏏 fraternity.
Our security & intelligence agencies r capable to curb & assess any kind of threat .
In past few years, they successfully managed safety & security of international 🏏 events.#PakistanZindabad— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) September 17, 2021
Muhammad Abbas: Shocking News !….I’ve been travelling around the globe playing this beautiful game of cricket and I have never seen any better security given to us then our very own security and agencies in Pakistan that gets given for our opponents. #PakistanZindabad
Shocking News !….I’ve been travelling around the globe playing this beautiful game of cricket and I have never seen any better security given to us then our very own security and agencies in Pakistan that gets given for our opponents. #PakistanZindabad @TheRealPCB #PakVsNZ 🇵🇰
— Muhammad Abbas (@RealMAbbas226) September 17, 2021
Shadab Khan: This is heartbreaking. Pakistanis love cricket so much, we have worked really hard to bring cricket back here. PSL & other teams visiting Pakistan is evidence of our hospitality & security arrangements. We will continue our efforts. #PakistanZindabad
This is heartbreaking. Pakistanis love cricket so much, we have worked really hard to bring cricket back here. PSL & other teams visiting Pakistan is evidence of our hospitality & security arrangements. We will continue our efforts. #PakistanZindabad
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) September 17, 2021
Yasir Shah: Sad news for Cricket starved fans and all the sportsmen around the globe. Pakistan team toured New Zealand when others refused to do so after Christchurch Incident by facing the most toughest quarantine. #PakvsNz #Cricket #PakistanZindabad
Sad news for Cricket starved fans and all the sportsmen around the globe.
Pakistan team toured New Zealand when others refused to do so after Christchurch Incident by facing the most toughest quarantine. #PakvsNz #Cricket #PakistanZindabad 🇵🇰— Yasir Shah (@Shah64Y) September 18, 2021
Waqar Younis: No Better and Safer place than Pakistan.Home tours of SA, SL, ZIM and PSL editions are evidence of Pakistan’s safety & hospitality. Gutted and Disappointed. Expected better Of NZ.
No Better and Safer place than Pakistan.Home tours of SA, SL, ZIM and PSL editions are evidence of Pakistan's safety & hospitality. Gutted and Disappointed. Expected better Of NZ. @ICC @ImranKhanPTI #PAKvNZ
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) September 17, 2021
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