New Zealand’s first cricket tour of Pakistan in 18 years has been abandoned due to a government security alert. Anjum Naveed/AP Pakistani police officers stand guard while a convoy carrying the New Zealand cricket team enters the Pindi Cricket Stadium for a practice session. READ MORE:* Armoured buses, gun-toting police shield Martin Guptill and Black Caps on first tour of Pakistan* Black Caps arrive in Pakistan amid 'highest level of security' for first tour in 18 years* Tom Latham focused on Bangladesh but ready for Pakistan with tour approved* Black Caps' Pakistan tour subject to security reassessment as players raise concernsNZC chief executive David White said it was simply not possible to continue with the tour given the advice he was receiving. Anjum Naveed/AP New Zealand's Henry Nicholls at a Black Caps training session at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. “Pakistan Cricket Board and Pakistan Government made foolproof security arrangements for all visiting teams.

Source: Stuff September 17, 2021 09:32 UTC