Pakistan won the 1992 WC under the leadership of one of the greatest all-rounders in the world Imran Khan. Now, he is leading the country as Prime Minister of Pakistan. Every cricket lover in the country wants to see the glory in the gentleman game after Imran became PM for Pakistan. But his leadership can’t give any assurance to other nations to play the game in Pakistan. New Zealand abandoned the historic Pakistan tour just a few minutes after the first ball was to be bowled in the first ODI in Rawalpindi. Both teams have considered this series as preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup. Kiwis cites ‘Security threat’ to its players in Pakistan. There is a question that arises why NZ came and cancelled the visit. This is a massive blow to Pakistan cricket who wants to revive the game in the country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan had spoken to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and informed her about the security arrangements. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fumes over Black Caps decision. Its Chairman Rameez Raja slammed NZ's decision to cancel the tour. It is a huge setback to him personally because he was newly appointed as Chairman for PCB. He said that he will raise the issue before the ICC. Not only Rameez, many former Pakistan cricketers also expressed their agony in social media on NZ's decision. Rawalpindi Express Shoiab Akhtar went ahead and tweeted “New Zealand just Killed Pakistan Cricket”. His tweet triggered the discussion on Social Media “Who Killed Gentleman game in Pakistan?”. Wasim Akram said that Pakistan is one of the safest places to play cricket in the world.
After WI in the 70's, Pakistan was one of the toughest sides in world cricket and that continued till early 90’s. But there is nothing hidden in the fact that Pakistan is a 'terrorist nation'. Entire world know what happened in Afghanistan yesterday? Afghanistan people directly blame Pakistan for helping the Taliban in the country. Pakistan and its military have been accused of aiding terrorist organizations. Pakistan became a victim for its terrorist activities when the Sri Lankan team was attacked in Lahore in 2009. Since then no country has dared to visit Pakistan due to security concerns. Pakistan cricketers should blame their country's leadership for decimating cricket in their country.
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