The New Zealand cricket team’s limited-overs tour of Pakistan has been called off because of security concerns.
The tour, comprising three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals, was supposed to start today, with the first ODI in Rawalpindi, but neither team left their hotel on the morning of the game, and spectators were not allowed to enter the stadium.
After a period of uncertainty, as details regarding the cause of the delay were awaited, a New Zealand cricket statement was issued.
It stated, following an escalation in the New Zealand Government threat levels for Pakistan, and advice from New Zealand Cricket security advisors on the ground, it has been decided the Black Caps would not continue with the tour.
The team is now preparing to leave the country.
