<p>After New Zealand abandoned the Pakistan tour due to security concerns, West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle's cryptic tweet about travelling to Pakistan has left the fans confused. Gayle, who is currently in UAE preparing for the second leg of the IPL 2021 tournament, tweeted, "I'm going to Pakistan tomorrow, who coming with me?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Punjab Kings player's tweet generated a buzz among fans and it got attention when The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) re-tweeted it from their official handle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the Pakistani players also responded to Gayle's message as seamer Mohammad Amir wrote, "See u there legend." Batsman&nbsp;Mohammad Hafeez wrote, "Welcome @henrygayle U r a true Champion &nbsp;loads of love from Pakistan"</p>

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<p>It can be understood that Chris Gayle's tweet is intended to pacify the situation as he is a cricketer, who is known for seeing the lighter side of things even during difficult times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before gayle, even Darren Sammy also voiced his opinion and said he has faced no security concerns during his multiple visits to Pakistan in the last six years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Disappointed waking up to the news of the cancellation of the Pakistan Vs New Zealand series because of security issues. Over the last 6 years playing and visiting Pakistan has been one of the most enjoyable experiences. I've always felt safe. this is a massive blow to Pakistan," Sammy had tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight on September 18 as New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some cricketers will fly back home and the rest will remain in the UAE and join New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, ahead of that tournament commencing on October 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan and New Zealand were supposed to play on September 17 first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five-match T20 series.&nbsp;</p>


After New Zealand abandoned the Pakistan tour due to security concerns, West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle's cryptic tweet about travelling to Pakistan has left the fans confused.

After New Zealand abandoned the Pakistan tour due to security concerns, West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle's cryptic tweet about travelling to Pakistan has left the fans confused. Gayle, who is currently in UAE preparing for the second leg of the IPL 2021 tournament, tweeted, "I'm going to Pakistan tomorrow, who coming with me?" The Punjab Kings player's tweet generated a buzz among fans and it got attention when The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) re-tweeted it from their official handle. Some of the Pakistani players also responded to Gayle's message as seamer Mohammad Amir wrote, "See u there legend." Batsman Mohammad Hafeez wrote, "Welcome @henrygayle U r a true Champion loads of love from Pakistan" ALSO READ | 'Don't blame the players...Blame government': Mitchell McClenaghan to Mohammed Hafeez It can be understood that Chris Gayle's tweet is intended to pacify the situation as he is a cricketer, who is known for seeing the lighter side of things even during difficult times. Before gayle, even Darren Sammy also voiced his opinion and said he has faced no security concerns during his multiple visits to Pakistan in the last six years. "Disappointed waking up to the news of the cancellation of the Pakistan Vs New Zealand series because of security issues. Over the last 6 years playing and visiting Pakistan has been one of the most enjoyable experiences. I've always felt safe. this is a massive blow to Pakistan," Sammy had tweeted. pic.twitter.com/9s6zsakqpT — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 19, 2021 × Welcome @henrygayle ❤️ U r a true Champion 👍🏼 loads of love from Pakistan https://t.co/Dbe2iUAWEA — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 18, 2021 × see u there legend 😁😁😁😁 — Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) September 18, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'It's an unfortunate scenario': Ramiz Raja urges Pakistan cricketers to channelise anger into performance Meanwhile, the New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight on September 18 as New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team. Some cricketers will fly back home and the rest will remain in the UAE and join New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, ahead of that tournament commencing on October 17. Pakistan and New Zealand were supposed to play on September 17 first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five-match T20 series.

Chris Gayle says he is 'going to Pakistan', Mohammad Hafeez and Mohammad Amir respond

<p>Mitchell McClenaghan responded to the Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez's taunt for the New Zealand players after the tour was abandoned. The 35-year-old Kiwi pacer asked Hafeez to not blame the players as they "acted on the advice" they received.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the tour got cancelled, Pakistani cricketers expressed their frustration and disappointment, among them was Mohammad Hafeez. He posted an image of the NZ cricketers, who were at the airport and wrote, "Thanks to the secutity of pakistan forces to make arrangements to @BLACKCAPS to reach at airport Safe &amp; Sound. Wonder same route &amp; same security but no threat today???"&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a now-deleted tweet, McClenaghan wrote, "Come now bro. This has a bad taste to it... Don't blame the players or the organisation... blame our government. They have only acted on the advice they have received. I'm absolutely certain these young men - all wanting to prove themselves wanted to play. they had no choice."</p>

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<p>The New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight on September 18 as New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official New Zealand cricket website has informed that the contingent of 34 players and support staff are in Dubai and undergoing their 24-hour period of self-isolation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/as-pakistans-image-takes-a-nosedive-whats-next-for-the-cricket-crazy-nation-under-pm-imran-khan-414029">As Pakistan's image takes a nosedive, what's next for the cricket-crazy nation under PM Imran Khan?</a></strong></p>

<p>Some cricketers will fly back home and the rest will remain in the UAE and join New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, ahead of that tournament commencing on October 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan and New Zealand were supposed to play on September 17 first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five-match T20 series.&nbsp;</p>


Mitchell McClenaghan responded to the Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez's taunt for the New Zealand players after the tour was abandoned. The 35-year-old Kiwi pacer asked Hafeez to not blame the players as they "acted on the advice" they received.

Mitchell McClenaghan responded to the Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez's taunt for the New Zealand players after the tour was abandoned. The 35-year-old Kiwi pacer asked Hafeez to not blame the players as they "acted on the advice" they received. After the tour got cancelled, Pakistani cricketers expressed their frustration and disappointment, among them was Mohammad Hafeez. He posted an image of the NZ cricketers, who were at the airport and wrote, "Thanks to the secutity of pakistan forces to make arrangements to @BLACKCAPS to reach at airport Safe & Sound. Wonder same route & same security but no threat today???" In a now-deleted tweet, McClenaghan wrote, "Come now bro. This has a bad taste to it... Don't blame the players or the organisation... blame our government. They have only acted on the advice they have received. I'm absolutely certain these young men - all wanting to prove themselves wanted to play. they had no choice." ALSO READ | 'It's an unfortunate scenario': Ramiz Raja urges Pakistan cricketers to channelise anger into performance Thanks to the secutity of pakistan forces to make arrangements to @BLACKCAPS to reach at airport Safe & Sound. Wonder same route & same security but no threat today??? pic.twitter.com/mwxq6AFjyT — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 18, 2021 × The New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight on September 18 as New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team. The official New Zealand cricket website has informed that the contingent of 34 players and support staff are in Dubai and undergoing their 24-hour period of self-isolation. ALSO READ | As Pakistan's image takes a nosedive, what's next for the cricket-crazy nation under PM Imran Khan? Some cricketers will fly back home and the rest will remain in the UAE and join New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, ahead of that tournament commencing on October 17. Pakistan and New Zealand were supposed to play on September 17 first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five-match T20 series.

'Don't blame the players...Blame government': Mitchell McClenaghan to Mohammed Hafeez

<p>After abandoning the Pakistan tour, the New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight on September 18 as New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan and New Zealand were supposed to play on September 17 first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five-match T20 series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand had abandoned the limited-overs tour on the day it was supposed to begin in Rawalpindi citing a&nbsp;government security alert.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-an-unfortunate-scenario-ramiz-raja-urges-pakistan-cricketers-to-channelise-anger-into-performance-414035">'It's an unfortunate scenario': Ramiz Raja urges Pakistan cricketers to channelise anger into performance</a></strong></p>

<p>Now, the official New Zealand cricket website has informed that the contingent of 34 players and support staff are in Dubai and undergoing their 24-hour period of self-isolation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some cricketers will fly back home and the rest will remain in the UAE and join New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, ahead of that tournament commencing on October 17.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for organising a safe departure of the New Zealand team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "We appreciate this has been a terribly difficult time for the PCB and wish to pass on our sincere thanks to chief executive Wasim Khan and his team for their professionalism and care. What I can say is that we were advised this was a specific and credible threat against the team."</p>

<p>"Everything changed on Friday. The advice changed, the threat level changed and, as a consequence, we took the only responsible course of action possible. Unfortunately, given the advice we'd received, there was no way we could stay in the country," White added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Top teams have largely shunned Pakistan following an attack by Islamist militants on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009 that killed six policemen and two civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the South Asian country has been putting efforts to stage international tournaments at home. Pakistan have only hosted South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe since the 2009 attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even Prime Minister Imran Khan's telephone discussion with New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern could not save the tour and prevent a major blow to Pakistan's hopes of hosting top international teams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Ardern said NZC "made the right decision" to pull out of the tour. "You will understand why we are not in a position to give further information as to the nature of the intelligence, other than to say, it was a direct threat, and it was a credible threat," she told reporters on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja called New Zealand's decision of cancelling the tour "an unfortunate scenario" but was also confident that Pakistan know how to overcome such crises. He also suggested the Pakistan team to channelise "frustration and anger" towards their performance ahead of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

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After abandoning the Pakistan tour, the New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight on September 18 as New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team.

After abandoning the Pakistan tour, the New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight on September 18 as New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team. Pakistan and New Zealand were supposed to play on September 17 first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five-match T20 series. New Zealand had abandoned the limited-overs tour on the day it was supposed to begin in Rawalpindi citing a government security alert. ALSO READ | 'It's an unfortunate scenario': Ramiz Raja urges Pakistan cricketers to channelise anger into performance Now, the official New Zealand cricket website has informed that the contingent of 34 players and support staff are in Dubai and undergoing their 24-hour period of self-isolation. Some cricketers will fly back home and the rest will remain in the UAE and join New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, ahead of that tournament commencing on October 17. The BLACKCAPS have arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight last night (New Zealand time). The players and support staff are now settling into their Dubai hotel and undergoing a 24-hour self-isolation. More information ⬇️https://t.co/ksZBWLGLrT pic.twitter.com/UBrwwiSQiR — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 18, 2021 × ALSO READ | As Pakistan's image takes a nosedive, what's next for the cricket-crazy nation under PM Imran Khan? New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for organising a safe departure of the New Zealand team. He said, "We appreciate this has been a terribly difficult time for the PCB and wish to pass on our sincere thanks to chief executive Wasim Khan and his team for their professionalism and care. What I can say is that we were advised this was a specific and credible threat against the team." "Everything changed on Friday. The advice changed, the threat level changed and, as a consequence, we took the only responsible course of action possible. Unfortunately, given the advice we'd received, there was no way we could stay in the country," White added. Top teams have largely shunned Pakistan following an attack by Islamist militants on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009 that killed six policemen and two civilians. IN PICS | New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour: 8 instances when sporting events got affected on security grounds However, the South Asian country has been putting efforts to stage international tournaments at home. Pakistan have only hosted South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe since the 2009 attacks. Even Prime Minister Imran Khan's telephone discussion with New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern could not save the tour and prevent a major blow to Pakistan's hopes of hosting top international teams. Prime Minister Ardern said NZC "made the right decision" to pull out of the tour. "You will understand why we are not in a position to give further information as to the nature of the intelligence, other than to say, it was a direct threat, and it was a credible threat," she told reporters on Sunday. In the aftermath, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja called New Zealand's decision of cancelling the tour "an unfortunate scenario" but was also confident that Pakistan know how to overcome such crises. He also suggested the Pakistan team to channelise "frustration and anger" towards their performance ahead of the T20 World Cup. (With inputs from agencies)

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