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New Zealand Cricket Rules Out Tour to Pakistan for Flood Relief Efforts

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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has revealed that it is not feasible for the Black Caps to visit Pakistan to participate in fundraising cricket matches for the victims of the devastating floods. Despite reports suggesting that NZC had offered to play charity matches in Pakistan, NZC Chief Executive Justin Vaughan clarified that no such offer was made, and the Black Caps will not be touring Pakistan this year. Vaughan suggested that it would be the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) responsibility to organize fundraising events outside of Pakistan.

Key Takeaways:

  • NZC never offered to send the Black Caps to Pakistan for charity matches.
  • Justin Vaughan, NZC Chief Executive, emphasized that the Black Caps will not be touring Pakistan this year.
  • New Zealand Cricket suggested that the PCB should organize fundraising events outside of Pakistan.
  • The decision not to tour Pakistan was likely influenced by the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, which led to many cricket teams refusing to visit the country.
  • Pakistan's home games have been staged in the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand in recent years.
  • Pakistan was stripped of hosting 14 matches, including a semi-final, in the 2011 World Cup due to the risk of international teams visiting the country.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 20 million people have been affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan.
  • 8 people were killed, and 7 Sri Lankan players and their assistant coach were injured in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.
  • Pakistan's home games have been staged in the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand in the last two years.
  • 14 matches, including a semi-final, were awarded to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh after Pakistan was stripped of hosting them in the 2011 World Cup.

Sources:

  • "NZC denies sending Black Cats to Pakistan for charity match" - Stuff.co.nz
  • "Black Caps not touring Pakistan for charity match" - ANI
  • "Pakistan Cricket Board to receive $250,000 from ICC for flood relief efforts" - ESPN Cricinfo (No date or year specified)
  • "2009 attack on Sri Lanka cricket team in Lahore" - BBC Sport (No date or year specified)

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