Rawalpindi: Numerous international cricketers have supported Pakistan after New Zealand decided to cancel a limited-overs tour on security threats.
Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy, cricketer Sherfane Rutherford, Sri Lanka’s Angelo Perera tweeted and backed Pakistan’s security.
“I have always felt save, this is massive blow to Pakistan,” Sammy wrote.
Disappointed waking up to the news of the cancellation of the Pakistan Vs New Zealand series because of security issues.Over the last 6 years playing and visiting Pakistan has been one of the most enjoyable experiences. I’ve always felt safe. this is a massive blow to Pakistan
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) September 17, 2021
The @TheRealPCB and the government have worked so hard to get cricket back to Pakistan. Again I will say Pakistan is one of the safest places I’ve played cricket. The fans are amazing. I feel at home when I’m there. So disappointed right now. https://t.co/7vlGIRw73h pic.twitter.com/PUaZgG8qBS
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) September 17, 2021
“Pakistani is the safest country for cricket and cricket-loving country,” Rutherford opined.
Feelings for my pakistani friends not a good news for cricket lovers .
I've travelled to many countries.
Pakistani is the safest country for cricket and cricket loving country.#PAKvNZ— Sherfane Rutherford (@SRutherford_50) September 17, 2021
Perara recalled his tour with the Sri Lankan team where he enjoyed every bit of it.
Toured @TheRealPCB 2 years back and really enjoyed every minute of our stay!! Felt extremely welcomed and also safe tbh! Never had any doubt
Genuinely wanna see cricket return to this great nation! @danushka_70 @dasunshanaka1 pic.twitter.com/ovjroZbXx9
— Angelo Perera (@angiperera) September 17, 2021
Sad news for players and fans. #NZvPAK
https://t.co/8C6UpOMPz1
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) September 17, 2021
Super sad!! Don’t know enough what’s going on??!… But truly love travelling around #Pakistan & cricket times of late in Pakistan
Feel for all there
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) September 17, 2021
1/2 New Zealand Cricket would not have made the decision to end their tour of Pakistan lightly- they have shown time and again that they are willing to do their part to promote and play our great game so I don’t think it’s right to be critical of them.
— Jason Gillespie
(@dizzy259) September 17, 2021
2/2 we are all however disappointed for Pakistan cricket, it’s players and supporters. A wonderful cricketing country that has, for a long time, been denied consistent top level cricket. Hopefully the situation in the country improves quickly!
— Jason Gillespie
It must be noted here that NZC ‘unilaterally decided to postpone Pakistan tour’ citing security threats despite Prime Minister Imran Khan’s foolproof security assurance to New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Read: National cricketers express disappointment over NZ’s stance
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