WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Friday that the safety of the players is important, and she backed New Zealand Cricket’s decision to cancel its tour to Pakistan.
“When I talked with Pakistan’s Prime Minister, I communicated our gratitude for looking after the New Zealand Cricket team,” Ardern said in a statement to Reuters.
“I understand how upsetting it will be for everyone that the game will not take place, but we completely accept the decision that has been taken; player safety must come first.”
The New Zealand cricket team has cancelled its trip of Pakistan after alerting the Pakistan Cricket Board of a “security concern,” according to a statement released on Friday.
“Earlier today, New Zealand Cricket informed us that they had been notified to some security alert and had unilaterally decided to postpone the series,” the press release states.
