Mitchell McClenaghan to Mohammed Hafeez

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Mitchell McClenaghan responded to Pakistani drummer Mohammad Hafeez’s taunt for New Zealand players after the tour was abandoned. The 35-year-old Kiwi playmaker asked Hafeez not to blame the players because they “acted on the advice” they received.

After the tour was canceled, Pakistani cricketers expressed frustration and disappointment, including Mohammad Hafeez. He posted a picture of the New Zealand cricketers, who were at the airport and wrote: “Thanks to Pakistani security forces making arrangements for @BLACKCAPS to reach Safe & Sound airport. You wonder the same route and the same security but no threat today ?? ”

In a now deleted tweet, McClenaghan wrote: “Come on now, brother. This tastes bad… Don’t blame the players or the organization… blame our government. They only acted on the advice they received. . received. I’m absolutely certain that these young men – who all wanted to prove themselves wanted to play. They had no choice. “

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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 and 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 are undergoing their 24-hour self-isolation period.

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Some cricketers will return home and the rest will stay in the United Arab Emirates and join the New Zealand T20 World Cup squad, before the tournament begins on October 17.

Pakistan and New Zealand were scheduled to play the first of three ODIs at Rawalpindi on September 17, before moving to Lahore for a five-game T20 series.

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