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 a bomb planted by separatists exploded near the team hotel in Colombo, killing 113 civilians. 2002: Bomb explodes outside New Zealand team hotel in Karachi New Zealand tour of Pakistan : New Zealand's cricket team was touring Pakistan in 2002 when a bomb went off outside their hotel, killing 12 people. A year before this, New Zealand were on their way to Pakistan for a series before heading back midway owing to the September 11 terror attack in the USA. 2008: England return home after Mumbai terror attacks England cricket team returned home immediately after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks November 26, 2008: India and England were locked in battle in the fifth ODI the series.

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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 …

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 …

Pakistan had been providing New Zealand with the best security: Inzamam-ul-Haq
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan had been providing New Zealand with the best security: Inzamam-ul-Haq

India TV News  

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has slammed New Zealand Cricket for abandoning the white-ball tour of Pakistan. Pakistan had been providing New Zealand with the best security. "If New Zealand had spoken to Pakistan about their concerns, the security agencies could definitely have looked into to. The tour cancellation by New Zealand has put England men's and women's tour of Pakistan …

New Zealand calls off Pakistan tour due to security concerns
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand calls off Pakistan tour due to security concerns

The Hindu  

New Zealand abandoned its cricket tour of Pakistan on Friday over security concerns that mystified the host, just before the Black Caps’ first scheduled match in Pakistan in 18 years. New Zealand Cricket said it received a security alert from its government and made the decision to cancel the tour just moments before the scheduled start of the one-day international …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

From Munich to Christchurch: When violence hit sports
5 years, 9 months ago

From Munich to Christchurch: When violence hit sports

The Hindu  

On Friday, the Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt after a terrorist attack at a mosque in Christchurch. 1987 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 a bomb planted by separatists exploded near the team hotel in Colombo, killing 113 civilians. Read | …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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