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Blackcaps tour to Pakistan Cancelled due to security concerns | Pakistan cricket fans furious!
Blackcaps tour to Pakistan Cancelled due to security concerns | Pakistan cricket fans furious!
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17 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2021
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Podcast episode
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The Blackcaps have withdrawn from their 2021 tour to Pakistan on the day of the 1st game due to security concerns.Jacinda Arden and the New Zealand government made the call after security intel meant that there was a rise in the security threat level. The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) have gone out of their way and put in immense security measures to help bring International cricket to the Pakistan people and the last minute withdrawal is difficult of for them to take.Imran Khan spoke with Arden about the issues but the only option for the NZ government was with withdrawn its players.The Blackcaps were due to play in Pakistan for the first time since 2003 when a Chris Cairns led a blackcaps team to a 5-0 defeat.Babar Azam chairman of Pakistan cricket has been particularly upset and vocal"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!"What does this mean for the future of Pakistan cricket and is a government right to withdraw International sportsman based on security concerns?
Released:
Sep 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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