A massive row of controversy has already erupted after New Zealand cancelled their white-ball series vs Pakistan in the 11th hour. Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has slammed the New Zealand Cricket for their decision.
Earlier NZC released a statement saying that they were calling off the tour entirely due to security concerns.
“No country can do to another what New Zealand have done to Pakistan. They were our guests and if they had some issues they should have spoken to the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board). Pakistan had been providing New Zealand with the best security. Since the attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in 2009, we have given security to teams equivalent to that given to a visiting President,” said Inzamam on his official Youtube channel on Saturday.
New Zealand were on their first tour to Pakistan after 18 years.
Inzamam, who had served as the chief selector of Pakistan from April 2016 to July 2019, has called for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene in the matter. “ICC must step into this. Also, If New Zealand have some inputs related to security, why are they not showing it? If not to PCB, then at least show it to the ICC. Even our PM had spoken to them and given them assurances.”
This tour cancellation has also put England men’s and women’s tour of Pakistan on hault. ECB will soon release a statement.
