Pakistan-New Zealand series canceled due to security reasons, first ODI was to be played today

Pakistan vs New Zealand: The first match of the three-match ODI series was to be played between Pakistan and New Zealand from today. But New Zealand has canceled the tour of Pakistan due to security reasons. Let us tell you that after 18 years, the New Zealand team came on a tour of Pakistan. On this tour, New Zealand was to play a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20 series.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand was to begin from today. But due to security reasons, the New Zealand Cricket Board has canceled the entire tour of Pakistan. The New Zealand team is on a tour of Pakistan for a three-match ODI and a five-match T20I series. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board says that this series will be played later and it has been postponed for the time being.

New Zealand has canceled the current tour of Pakistan citing ‘increased’ in the security threat level. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White said it was not possible to continue the tour given the advice he was receiving. “I understand it will be a blow to the Pakistan Cricket Board, which has been a wonderful host. But the safety of the players is paramount and we believe that is the only responsible option,” he said.

The New Zealand Cricket Board said in its official statement, “Before going to Lahore for the five-match T20 series, from today we had to play a three-match ODI series against Pakistan. However, from the New Zealand government, we have been informed of the danger in Pakistan. After this, we have taken the decision after consulting the security advisors that the Kiwi team will not continue this tour. Now arrangements are being made for the team to return.