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New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson has stated that it’s a “real shame” that the Kiwis abandoned their first tour of Pakistan in 18 years.
Williamson, who was not part of the touring party as he is participating in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), said that the squad would have been gutted to miss out on the opportunity of playing in Pakistan.
“I don’t know the details of yesterday. It was a sudden call, but obviously, a real shame. Cricket in Pakistan is an amazing thing and so well supported. There is so much passion there and I think the guys will be gutted to not have started and playing the whole series.
But I am not sure of the details since I am in Dubai for the IPL. I will find out a bit more about it over the next few days,” Williamson told Sportstar.
Williamson hoped that New Zealand Cricket’s decision will not hamper return of international cricket to Pakistan.
“I certainly hope not. You want to be playing the game in all countries. It is an international game and there is so much passion for it around the world, particularly in Pakistan.
It was really exciting to see the series go back there and I know our team was looking forward to it. Players’ safety is paramount and when you hear messages going through from the government, it is certainly above the players’ heads,” he said.
