Karachi attack: Former intl cricketers refuse to play Ramazan matches
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Dawn.com
Published about 12 hours ago
Karachi airport engulfed in flames after the attack. — White Star
KARACHI: Following the terrorist attack at the Jinnah International Airport, former cricketers have refused to come to Karachi to play the Ramazan Cricket Tournament, DawnNews reported.
The attack on the airport has affected ongoing and upcoming sporting activities.
Talks have been underway to bring in a number of international players to Pakistan for the tournament, most of whom have reportedly excused themselves from participating after the attack on Jinnah International Airport.
Those who have refused to take part include former South African opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs and New Zealand’s former strike bowler Jacob Oram.
The news has come as a serious blow to the efforts being put in to bring back cricket in Pakistan.
Pakistan has not hosted any international matches since the
attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore in 2009.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and other organisations are active in managing events where former international cricketers can be invited to the country to send a message across the world that Pakistan was a safe place for sporting activities.
The recent
attack on the airport could roll back the entire process to bring cricket back in Pakistan.
Hafeez saeed beats Zaid hamid this time..he's now ahead in the race of biggest fool.
Zaid Hamid @ZaidZamanHamid ·
17h
in October 2013, Rangers & Police had found similar Indian weapons from MQM offices.Their statment today makes sence
http://tribune.com.pk/story/612290/karachi-operation-rangers-team-seizes-indian-weapons-from-mqm-office/…
Zaid Hamid @ZaidZamanHamid ·
23h
Rangers confirm Indian weapons found on the killed terrorists !! This is Pakistan's 9/11. Killed militants appear Gurkhas/Uzbeks/Chechens
Zaid Hamid @ZaidZamanHamid ·
Jun 8
As expected, Karachi exploded ! airport under attack, many planes burning, close quarter battle going on.... This is the urban war !