The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch that left at least 49 people dead.
The attack also led to the cancellation of the Bangladeshteam’s tour of New Zealand.
The PCB expressed its grief and shock over the incident withthe Peshawar and Islamabad franchise teams wearing black armbands during theirmatch in the Pakistan Super League here.
In a statement, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said: “Onbehalf of the Pakistan cricket fraternity, I would like to condemn in thestrongest possible way the cowardly, uncivilised and inhuman terrorist attackson the innocent worshippers in Christchurch mosques.”
The third Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand, which wasto begin in Christchurch on Saturday, was called off after the terror attacks.
“Our hearts go out to all those affected by thistragedy who will feel and understand their pain and loss better than us. Inthese difficult times, we also stand firmly with our colleagues in New ZealandCricket and offer our deepest condolences,” Mani added.
The Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt despite being in close vicinity of the shooting attack.