New Zealand Will Hear Us at ICC: PCB Chief Ramiz Raja- Disappointed With New Zealand Says Baber Azam
In an unexpected set of developments, the New Zealand cricket team abandoned their white-ball tour of Pakistan over security concerns on Friday just before the first ODI in Rawalpindi.
Newly appointed PCB Chairman, Ramiz Raja has promised action against New Zealand.
“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 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
“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
The New Zealand contingent in Pakistan is now preparing to leave the country.