Christchurch, March 15,2019: Bangladesh cricket team called off the tour of New Zealand in the wake of an attack on a mosque which killed several people.The team members who were about to enter the mosque to offer prayers escaped unscathed where mass firing took place.
Final test match at Hagley Oval was called off in the aftermath of attack.
According to a report in the local media, "The team was en route to the mosque for Friday prayers at the time of the attack but escaped to the nearby Hagley Oval. They are currently in lockdown at their team hotel."
Senior opener Tamim Iqbal has tweeted: "Entire team got saved from active shooters!!! Frightening experience and please keep us in your prayers."