After the ghastly act at Christchurch, the board of Bangladesh and New Zealand have agreed to cancel the final Test of the series. The players and members of the support staff of the visiting team had a narrow escape in the Christchurch mosques shooting on Friday. Meanwhile, ICC head David Richardson quoted that they fully support the decision and extends their condolences for the families affected.
The incident took place just before Bangladesh players visiting the mosque. They witnessed the people being harmed by active shooters. They quickly returned to the team bus. After a few minutes, they were taken back to the Hagley Oval dressing room through the outer park.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to their families – David Richardson
It was a narrow escape for the Bangladesh players. The staff and players thanked god for letting them out of such an attack. Meanwhile, ICC’s David Richardson quoted that they are with the respective boards and supports the decision to quite the final Test of the series.
”Our thoughts & sincere condolences go out to families and friends of those affected by this horrendous incident in Christchurch. Both teams, staff & match officials are safe& ICC fully supports the decision to cancel the Test match,” ICC Chief David Richarson said as per ANI News.
Earlier in the day, Tamim Iqbal took to Twitter citing that they are safe and asked his fans to keep them in their prayers. Meanwhile, the New Zealand Cricket Board also cited their condolences and informed that the players of either team are in safe place.
Bangladesh has been touring New Zealand since last month. They lost the one-day international series 3-0 and have also lost the three-Test series after New Zealand claimed victory in the opening two matches.
The shooters targetted the place, as Friday is the busiest day in the Mosque. A lot of Muslims will take special permissions from their respective fields to offer their prayers for the Almighty on Friday.
However, it is another major coward act in the ongoing year after the recent Pulawama attack in India. Thankfully, Bangladesh players have escaped the danger.