Third test between New Zealand, Bangladesh called off after Christchurch mosque shooting
The third test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Friday has been canceled after multiple people were killed in gun attacks on mosques in Christchurch.
Bangladesh team had a narrow escape, as were to attend the prayers at one of the attacked mosques.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed that all members of the team present at the site of the shooting were safely back at the hotel.
“They were on the bus, which was just pulling up to the mosque when the shooting began,” Mario Villavarayen, strength and conditioning coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, told Reuters in a message. “They are shaken but good.”
“All members of the Bangladesh Cricket Team in Christchurch, are safely back in the hotel following the incident of shooting in the city. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is in constant contact with the players and team management,” the Bangladesh Cricket Board tweeted.
All members of the Bangladesh Cricket Team in Christchurch, are safely back in the hotel following the incident of shooting in the city.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is in constant contact with the players and team management.#ChristchurchMosqueAttack pic.twitter.com/TTpIFxLp05
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 15, 2019
The news of match cancellation was confirmed by the New Zealand Cricket Board on Twitter, “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by the shocking situation in Christchurch. A joint decision between NZC and the BCB has been made to cancel the Hagley Oval Test. Again both teams and support staff groups are safe.”
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by the shocking situation in Christchurch. A joint decision between NZC and the @BCBtigers has been made to cancel the Hagley Oval Test. Again both teams and support staff groups are safe.
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 15, 2019
The Bangladesh cricket team is in Christchurch to play New Zealand in a third cricket Test which was scheduled to start on Saturday.
Bangladeshi cricketer Tamim Iqbal Khan shared about the incident on Twitter; he wrote: Entire team got saved from active shooters!!! Frightening experience and please keep us in your prayers.
Entire team got saved from active shooters!!! Frightening experience and please keep us in your prayers #christchurchMosqueAttack
— Tamim Iqbal Khan (@TamimOfficial28) March 15, 2019
Mushfiqar Rahim also shared about it on Twitter, ” Alhamdulillah Allah save us today while shooting in Christchurch in the mosque…we r extremely lucky…never want to see this thing happen again….pray for us.”
Alhamdulillah Allah save us today while shooting in Christchurch in the mosque…we r extremely lucky…never want to see this things happen again….pray for us
— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) March 15, 2019
International cricketers condemned this horrific attack on two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand which has left at least 49 dead and many injured on Friday morning.
So sad to hear of the #NewZealandMosqueAttack In #Christchurch
My prayers and thoughts are with the martyrs and their families.
Humanity is at a loss, it was a place of worship …
thank god the #BangladeshCricketTeam are safe.— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) March 15, 2019
Sad to know about terrorist attack in #ChristchurchMosqueShooting , Prayers & thoughts with families of Martyrs & victims , Ya Allah Madad 🤲🏼 , Terrorism has no boundaries , we all need to stay together to overcome this Global issue
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) March 15, 2019
Shocked to see the visuals of shooting inside Christchurch’s Mosque. Are we not even safe inside places of worship now? #christchurch #NewZealandShooting pic.twitter.com/Qlkcq6TvOd
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 15, 2019
Shocked to hear about the shootings in Christchurch. My heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. Thoughts prayers and love with all the people affected by this tragic incident. Wishing the injured a full and speedy recovery.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) March 15, 2019
Schocked to hear about the new Zealand massacre.Thoughts and prayers with all those who are affected,relieved to hear the @BCBtigers are safe #christchurchshooting
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) March 15, 2019
So sad to see what happened @christchuch …Praying for the victims and families 🙏🏻
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) March 15, 2019
