Pakistan Cricket Board condemns terrorist attack in Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Cricket Board condemns terrorist attack in Christchurch

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch that left at least 49 people dead. The PCB expressed its grief and shock over the incident with the Peshawar and Islamabad franchise teams wearing black armbands during their match in the Pakistan Super League here. In a statement, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said: "On behalf of the Pakistan cricket fraternity, I would like to condemn in the strongest possible way the cowardly, uncivilised and inhuman terrorist attacks on the innocent worshippers in Christchurch mosques." In these difficult times, we also stand firmly with our colleagues in New Zealand Cricket and offer our deepest condolences," Mani added.

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Terrorist attacks in Pakistan condemned
4 months, 1 week ago

Terrorist attacks in Pakistan condemned

China Daily  

A man mourns the death of his father, who was shot by militants, at a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, on Monday. BANARAS KHAN/AFP The United Nations and Pakistan have strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks that claimed more than 50 lives in the country's southwestern Balochistan Province on Monday. At least 53 people, including 10 security forces soldiers and …

Pakistan fear seclusion again after New Zealand, England abandon tours; Ramiz Raza fumes
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan fear seclusion again after New Zealand, England abandon tours; Ramiz Raza fumes

India TV News  

Pakistan's ability to host international matches has taken a serious hit and the nation is in fear of isolation after the England and New Zealand teams abandoned their tours on security grounds. Pakistan Cricket Board new chief Ramiz Raja's tenure didn't begin on the right note as the former cricketer-turned commentator lost his cool on England and New Zealand cricket …

Pakistan: How New Zealand cricket team survived a bomb attack in 2002
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan: How New Zealand cricket team survived a bomb attack in 2002

Op India  

On September 17 this year, the New Zealand cricket team abandoned their tour of Pakistan over security concerns. The ‘B’ team of New Zealand was scheduled to play a 3-match ODI series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, followed by a 5-match T20 series against them in Lahore. 7 years after the New Zealand team narrowly escaped the Karachi bombing, the visiting …

Don’t blame players for cancellation, they simply acted on govt's advice: Mitchell McClenaghan to Mohammad Hafeez
3 years, 3 months ago

Don’t blame players for cancellation, they simply acted on govt's advice: Mitchell McClenaghan to Mohammad Hafeez

The Hindu  

New Zealand players shouldn't be blamed for the cancellation of the tour of Pakistan as they were just following the advice of their government, said Kiwi pacer Mitchell McClenaghan. READ : New Zealand players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour "Come now bro. pic.twitter.com/mwxq6AFjyT — Mohammad Hafeez September 18, 2021 On Saturday, Hafeez had taken a dig …

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour
3 years, 3 months ago

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

The Hindu  

New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team, the country's cricket board said on Sunday, elaborating on the rationale for abruptly abandoning the tour of Pakistan as the squad reached Dubai. "What I can say is that we were advised this was a specific and credible threat against the team," New Zealand Cricket chief executive David …

Kane Williamson: Hope NZ pulling out doesn't have a lasting impact on Pakistan's cricket
3 years, 3 months ago

Kane Williamson: Hope NZ pulling out doesn't have a lasting impact on Pakistan's cricket

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hopes New Zealand's decision to pull out of its tour of Pakistan doesn't have a "lasting impact" on the game in Pakistan. We have seen that happen on a number of occasions, so hopefully, there is plenty more cricket there to come.” This was the third time a touring international team left Pakistan fearing for …

Babar Azam, Shoaib Akhtar react after New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour citing security threat
3 years, 3 months ago

Babar Azam, Shoaib Akhtar react after New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour citing security threat

India TV News  

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam said he was extremely disappointed, while former pacer Shoaib Akhtar accused New Zealand of killing the game in his country after the Black Caps abandoned their ongoing tour without a ball being bowled due to a "security threat". This was New Zealand's first tour of Pakistan in 18 years and the series comprised three ODIs …

'Massive setback for Pak cricket,' Twitter reacts to New Zealand's withdrawal from Pakistan tour over security concerns
3 years, 3 months ago

'Massive setback for Pak cricket,' Twitter reacts to New Zealand's withdrawal from Pakistan tour over security concerns

Firstpost  

Here’s how Twitter reacted to New Zealand’s decision to pull out of their tour of Pakistan due to security concerns. “New Zealand Cricket informed us they had been alerted to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement. Security isn't a reason because Pakistan has one of the best …

Pakistanis blame India, BCCI after New Zealand abandons cricket series
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistanis blame India, BCCI after New Zealand abandons cricket series

Op India  

New Zealand cancelled their tour of Pakistan over security concerns despite assurances from Prime Minister Imran Khan that the country had the ‘best intelligence system’. Pakistani cricket lovers have decided to blame India for the cancelation of the tour and are outraged by the decision of the New Zealand cricket team. Source: Twitter Pakistanis on the platform are also coming …

Security Threat: New Zealand call off Pakistan tour moments before first ODI
3 years, 3 months ago

Security Threat: New Zealand call off Pakistan tour moments before first ODI

India TV News  

The New Zealand cricket team on Friday abandoned its ongoing tour of Pakistan moments before the start of the first ODI here, citing a security threat, which the host board asserted did not exist. New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White then issued a statement to say that it was simply not possible to continue with the tour given the …

No intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch: NZ PM
5 years, 8 months ago

No intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch: NZ PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday that her government was not aware of any intelligence suggesting that a devastating attack on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka was in retaliation for deadly shootings on a mosques in Christchurch. Sri Lanka's junior minister for Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene, told his country's parliament on Tuesday that an initial investigation had …

Stories of the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Stories of the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack

Associated Press  

An attack on a New Zealand mosque took the lives of 50 worshippers Friday and left dozens more wounded when a white supremacist opened fire and live-streamed the shootings. “I’m sure this bloody crime doesn’t represent the New Zealanders.” ___ LILIK ABDUL HAMID The longtime aircraft maintenance engineer at Air New Zealand was killed in the Al Noor mosque when …

ICC rules out complacency on World Cup security after Christchurch mosque shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

ICC rules out complacency on World Cup security after Christchurch mosque shootings

India Today  

There is no question of being complacent with security at this year's World Cup in England and Wales following a mass shooting at two Christchurch mosques last week, the International Cricket Council has said. Their third Test against New Zealand that had been scheduled to start on Saturday at nearby Hagley Oval was subsequently cancelled and it also prompted calls …

New Zealand mosque terror attack: Pakistan to give national award to citizen killed trying to overpower gunman
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque terror attack: Pakistan to give national award to citizen killed trying to overpower gunman

Firstpost  

The mosque attacks in New Zealand has shocked citizens, who are used to seeing around 50 murders a year in the entire country of 4.8 million and pride themselves on living in a secure and welcoming place. Islamabad: A courageous Pakistani national who died during the ghastly Christchurch terror attack on two mosques will be conferred with a national award …

Sonam Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Varun Dhawan and others condemn New Zealand mosque shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Sonam Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Varun Dhawan and others condemn New Zealand mosque shooting

India TV News  

Post the horrendous terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, many prominent figures from around the world are condemning this cowardly act of terrorism. After New Zealand celebrities condemned the attack, many Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jacqueline Fernandez and others have mourned the loss of life in the attack that killed 49 …

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt despite being in close vicinity of a shooting attack on a mosque at Christchurch but its tour of New Zealand was called off. Auckland: The Christchurch mass shootings will have far-reaching implications for hosting sporting events in New Zealand and elsewhere, according to New Zealand Cricket CEO David White, who said the impression of …

Christchurch mosque terror attack: Bangladesh cricket team leaves New Zealand after a close escape
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque terror attack: Bangladesh cricket team leaves New Zealand after a close escape

Firstpost  

Bangladesh players and management departed Christchurch on Saturday, travelling from their central city hotel to Christchurch Airport in the team bus under police escort. Christchurch: The Bangladesh cricket team Saturday left New Zealand, hours after escaping death by a whisker in the deadliest terror attack in the country’s history. The Bangladesh team, which was scheduled to play in the third …

Christchurch attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO

India TV News  

The Christchurch mass shootings will have far-reaching implications for hosting sporting events in New Zealand and elsewhere, according to New Zealand Cricket CEO David White, who said the impression of the country being a "safe haven is gone". The Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt despite being in close vicinity of a shooting attack on a mosque but its tour of …

New Zealand to review security for sports teams after Christchurch mosque shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand to review security for sports teams after Christchurch mosque shooting

India TV News  

On a regular Test match morning, Hagley Oval in Christchurch would be a hive of activity. Mowers would be sweeping the broad, green outfield, ground staff making the last, finicky touches to the test match pitch, cricket players going through warmups, pundits huddling and discussing prospects for the day. Three hours after the shooting, New Zealand Cricket, in consultation with …

Bangladesh cricket team leaves New Zealand after narrow escape in Christchurch shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh cricket team leaves New Zealand after narrow escape in Christchurch shootings

India Today  

Bangladesh's cricket team left New Zealand on Saturday, less than 24 hours after narrowly avoiding being involved in the worst mass shooting in the country, which now had to accept that sporting events were likely to have been changed for ever. Violent crime is extremely rare in New Zealand and the Bangladesh Cricket Board said the attacks had now changed …

Pak Foreign Office confirms deaths of six Pakistanis in New Zealand terror attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Pak Foreign Office confirms deaths of six Pakistanis in New Zealand terror attacks

India Today  

Six Pakistani nationals were killed in the terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand and one of them died while he was reportedly attempting to stop the shooter. Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal confirmed that six Pakistanis were among 49 worshippers killed by an Australia-born gunman at two mosques during Friday prayers in New Zealand's Christchurch city. Faisal said …

Everything will change after this incident: Bangladesh cricket boss on Christchurch attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Everything will change after this incident: Bangladesh cricket boss on Christchurch attacks

India Today  

On a regular Test match morning Hagley Oval in Christchurch would be a hive of activity. pic.twitter.com/Iexh42kZbM Mushfiqur Rahim March 15, 2019 Three hours after the shooting, New Zealand Cricket, in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and International Cricket Council, announced the five-day match had been canceled. Violent crime is extremely rare in New Zealand and the Bangladesh Cricket …

New Zealand mosque terror attacks: Nations must address new face of radicalism before it's too late
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque terror attacks: Nations must address new face of radicalism before it's too late

Firstpost  

New Zealand mosque terror attacks are not the first time white supremacists have struck; describing white terrorists as a handful of misguided youths and sons of teachers and truck drivers with guns underplays the danger That the Christchurch massacre on two mosques happened on the Ides of March is probably indicative of the madness of the world we live in. …

Christchurch terror attack ‘shocking and tragic’, says Virat Kohli
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch terror attack ‘shocking and tragic’, says Virat Kohli

The Hindu  

On Twitter, the cricket fraternity condemned the terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 49 people in New Zealand. ‘Shattered’ Rohit Sharma, the India batsman, on Twitter, wrote, ““Heartbreaking news coming out from New Zealand. What’s happened to humanity?” Read | From Munich to Christchurch - when violence hit sport Harbhajan Singh, the off-spinner, wrote, “Shattered with this terrible news. …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other cricketers express solidarity with victims of Christchurch massacre
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other cricketers express solidarity with victims of Christchurch massacre

Firstpost  

Here’s how cricketers reacted after the unfortunate terror attacks in Christchurch in New Zealand which shook the whole world The terror attack on two New Zealand mosques, that led to the death of 49 people and from which the Bangladesh cricket team had a narrow escape, drew condemnation from the cricket fraternity with India captain Virat Kohli calling it “shocking …

Seven minutes were all that saved Bangladeshi cricketers from a disaster in Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

Seven minutes were all that saved Bangladeshi cricketers from a disaster in Christchurch

India TV News  

The Bangladesh cricket team escaped a shooting at a mosque in New Zealand's Christchurch city on Friday by a matter of minutes. The team which was about to enter the mosque to offer prayers, escaped unscathed but the prevailing situation led to the authorities calling off the third and final Test match starting Saturday. According to Dhaka Tribune, the visiting …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Bangladesh's performance analyst recounts terror-filled moments in Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Bangladesh's performance analyst recounts terror-filled moments in Christchurch

Firstpost  

Shrinivas, a Mumbai-based software engineer who works as a video analyst with the Bangladesh team said that initially they didn’t even realise that it was a terror attack. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden later announced that 40 people were killed and more than 20 injured in the attack, claimed by a 28-year-old white Australian who is in police custody. …

ICC supports cancellation of New Zealand vs Bangladesh Christchurch Test in wake of mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

ICC supports cancellation of New Zealand vs Bangladesh Christchurch Test in wake of mosque attack

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council Friday said it “fully supports” the cancellation of the third Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Christchurch after the visiting side had a narrow escape from a shooting attack at a mosque there. The Bangladesh team, which was about to enter the mosque to offer prayers, escaped unscathed but the prevailing situation led to the …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Bangladesh's tour called off after visitors narrowly escape Christchurch gun attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Bangladesh's tour called off after visitors narrowly escape Christchurch gun attacks

Firstpost  

New Zealand Cricket and Bangladesh Cricket Board arrived at a joint decision to call off the final Test match following gun attacks at Christchurch mosque. Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand has been called off following gun attacks on a Christchurch mosque, which the members of the touring side narrowly escaped. “We are shocked and appalled, as I’m sure all New …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'

Firstpost  

At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people on Friday, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as ‘one of New Zealand’s darkest days’. Christchurch: At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people …

New Zealand Christchurch mosque shooting: Bangladesh cricket team escapes, third Test cancelled, entire tour called off
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand Christchurch mosque shooting: Bangladesh cricket team escapes, third Test cancelled, entire tour called off

The Hindu  

Bangladesh cricket team’s tour of New Zealand was called off on Friday in the wake of a shooting attack on a mosque which killed several people. All members of the Bangladesh Cricket Team in Christchurch, New Zealand are safely back in the hotel following the incident of shooting in the city. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is in constant contact with …

‘Darkest day’: 49 dead in NZ mosque shootings, gunman an Australian
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Darkest day’: 49 dead in NZ mosque shootings, gunman an Australian

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: At least 49 have been killed, 20 injured after a gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. “Clearly what has happened here is an extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence.” Jacinda Ardern,NZ Prime Minister on shooting at …

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM

The Hindu  

As many as 49 people were killed and many injured in shooting in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the massacre as one of the "darkest days" of the country. He calls them the “latest example of rising racism and Islamophobia.” Tweeting in English and Turkish, he says: “On behalf of …

A bloody carnage: Bangladesh team's Indian support staff recalls Christchurch horror
5 years, 9 months ago

A bloody carnage: Bangladesh team's Indian support staff recalls Christchurch horror

India Today  

The plan was to offer the Friday namaaz and then head for practice. But the Bangladesh players ended up praying for their own lives as they narrowly escaped a terror attack inside a mosque close to the Hagley Oval ground in New Zealand's Christchurch. That's exactly happened to all of us," Bangladesh cricket team's Performance Analyst Shrinivas Chandrasekaran, who was …

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Test called off: Major cricket tours affected by terror attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Test called off: Major cricket tours affected by terror attacks

India Today  

Bangladesh's cricket players had a narrow escape when a gunman killed 49 people and wounded several others during Friday players at two mosques in Christchurch. 1987: Bomb explodes outside New Zealand team hotel in Colombo New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka : It was to be a three-Test tour but New Zealand abandoned it after just the first match when …

The world reacts to New Zealand mosque attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

The world reacts to New Zealand mosque attacks

Al Jazeera  

World leaders react with horror to the deadly attacks at two mosques in Christchurch during Friday prayers. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the shootings appeared to be a well-planned “terrorist attack”. A spokesman for Antonio Guterres, UN secretary-general, said the UN chief was “shocked and appalled at the terrorist attack” in New Zealand and was urging people everywhere …

ICC backs cancellation of New Zealand-Bangladesh Test in wake of Christchurch mosque shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

ICC backs cancellation of New Zealand-Bangladesh Test in wake of Christchurch mosque shootings

India Today  

The International Cricket Council Friday said it "fully supports" the cancellation of the third Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Christchurch after the visiting side had a narrow escape from a shooting attack at a mosque there. The attack on the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Hagley Park killed several people, the media in New Zealand reported. Both teams, …

Bangladesh cricket team ‘extremely lucky’ to avoid New Zealand mosque shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh cricket team ‘extremely lucky’ to avoid New Zealand mosque shootings

CNN  

CNN — Members of the Bangladesh cricket team narrowly avoided the terror attacks in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, which killed at least 49 people. Heartbeats pumping badly and panic everywhere!” Alhamdulillah Allah save us today while shooting in Christchurch in the mosque.we r extremely lucky.never want to see this things happen again.pray for us — Mushfiqur Rahim March …

Shocking and tragic: Virat Kohli reacts to Christchurch mosques terror attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Shocking and tragic: Virat Kohli reacts to Christchurch mosques terror attack

India Today  

Virat Kohli expressed his horror at the terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch after a gunman killed 49 people and injured several others during Friday prayers at two mosques. Virat Kohli said the Christchurch attack was shocking and tragic and he said his thoughts went out to the victims and the Bangladesh team. Virat Kohli March 15, 2019 Very …

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd Test cancelled after mosque shootings in Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd Test cancelled after mosque shootings in Christchurch

India Today  

The third Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh has been cancelled after players and members of the support staff of the visiting team had a narrow escape in the Christchurch mosques shooting on Friday. New Zealand cricket board and its Bangladeshi counterpart took a joint decision to cancel the match which was scheduled to start on Saturday. Jimmy Neesham …

New Zealand PM: Dozens killed in ‘terrorist’ attack on mosques
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand PM: Dozens killed in ‘terrorist’ attack on mosques

Al Jazeera  

Gunmen kill at least 49 people during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch in the country’s worst ever attack. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the assault on the mosques appeared to be a well-planned “terrorist attack”. I saw one guy trying to run out and he was shot dead.” ⚡️ Mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand: All …

Bangladesh cricket team in lockdown after narrow escape in New Zealand mosques shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh cricket team in lockdown after narrow escape in New Zealand mosques shooting

India Today  

Members of the Bangladesh cricket team have described on social media their narrow escape from a mass shooting at a Christchurch mosque on Friday. Mario Villavarayen, a strength and conditioning coach with the team, told New Zealand media the players did not see the shooter but heard shots. All members of the Bangladesh Cricket Team in Christchurch, New Zealand are …

Bangladesh cricketers narrowly dodge New Zealand mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh cricketers narrowly dodge New Zealand mosque attack

Al Jazeera  

The team was en route to pray at the Masjid Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch before a scheduled match against New Zealand. Bangladesh‘s national cricket team has narrowly dodged New Zealand‘s mosque attacks, which have killed at least 49 people. Members of the Bangladeshi team were en route to pray at the Masjid Al Noor Mosque before a scheduled test …

Pulwama terror attack: India urged to boycott Pakistan in 2019 ICC World Cup
5 years, 10 months ago

Pulwama terror attack: India urged to boycott Pakistan in 2019 ICC World Cup

India Today  

Several fans and a Mumbai cricket official have asked India to boycott their World Cup match against Pakistan in June this year after a suicide bomber killed 40 members of the Indian paramilitary police in Kashmir last week. "We condemn the terror activities carried out against our army and CRPF personnel," Cricket Club of India secretary Suresh Bafna told Reuters …

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