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Pakistani celebrities and influencers have expressed their disappointment after New Zealand cricket team ‘unilaterally’ abandon its tour to Pakistan.
The New Zealand cricket team backed out of its tour of Pakistan this Friday, citing “some security alert” moments before the first match was scheduled to start at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Many public figures, politicians and celebrities expressed their concerns around New Zealand’s unexpected decision, deeming the day ‘sad’ for international cricket.
“Pakistan is as safe as it gets for any cricketing nation that comes here. Unfortunate to see the unilateral cancellation of the #PAKvNZ series – a sad day for international cricket,” wrote singer Farhan Saeed in a heartbreaking note.
Pakistan is as safe as it gets for any cricketing nation that comes here.
Unfortunate to see the unilateral cancellation of the #PAKvNZ series – a sad day for international cricket.#PakvsNz #Pakistan #NewZealand— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) September 17, 2021
Actor Humayun Saeed took to the micro-blogging app, deeming New Zealand’s ‘strange’ move ‘senseless.’ “Strange & disturbing move by New Zealand. The entire world is aware law & order in Pakistan is under complete control,” he wrote.
Strange & disturbing move by New Zealand. The entire world is aware law & order in Pakistan is under complete control; our security & intelligence agencies are outstanding at their job. Last minute cancellation without any proof makes NO sense! Disappointing for millions of fans!
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) September 17, 2021
“Our security & intelligence agencies are outstanding at their job. Last minute cancellation without any proof makes NO sense! Disappointing for millions of fans,” he actor added.
Fitoor star Faysal Qureshi went on to highlight the efforts put in my organizers in arranging a safe, secure environment for the NZ team. “This is just sad and shocking after all the work that had been put in by the organisers as well as the team,” he wrote on Twitter.
Very disappointed to hear about #NZ backing out of the game at the last minute. This is just sad and shocking after all the work that had been put in by the organisers as well as the team. Millions of cricket fans have been let down today. #PAKvNZ
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) September 17, 2021
“Its sad but its ok. We’re a nation used to bouncing back. We’ll still open heartedly welcome New Zealand or any other nation that thinks otherwise because that’s who we are. See u at t20 world cup,” wrote singer Asim Azhar.
Its sad but its ok. We’re a nation used to bouncing back. Pakistan is safe & always will be. We’ll still open heartedly welcome New Zealand or any other nation that thinks otherwise bcz thats who we are.
p.s. beware of a cornered Pakistan, world. See u at t20 world cup! #PAKvNZ
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) September 17, 2021
Singer Yasir Jaswal wondered whether there was more to the decision behind the exit than actual security concerns. “The Black Caps embarrassed themselves. Also there has to be more to this, what do you guys think?” he asked his followers on Instagram Stories.
Pakistani singer and TV show host Fakhre Alam said as “a Pakistani citizen” he wants to know about “the credible threat that the Black Caps found”. “It is only fair to share that intelligence with the Government of Pakistan so that if there is a real threat it can be neutralised immediately and lives are protected,” he tweeted.
As a Pakistani citizen I want to know the credible threat that @BLACKCAPS found. It is only fair to share that intelligence with the @GovtofPakistan so that if there is a real threat it can be neutralized immediately & lives are protected. #PAKvNZ
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) September 17, 2021