- The Bangladesh cricket team recounted their escape from an active shooter situation in Christchurch before calling off the final Test match of their tour in New Zealand.
- Opening batsmen Tamim Iqbal Khan confirmed he and his teammates were safe, adding the experience was "frightening."
- A mass shooting at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch prompted a major police response on Friday afternoon. At least 49 people were killed and dozens more were injured. Four people were taken into custody, and one person will be charged with murder.
The Bangladesh cricket team recounted their escape from a "frightening" active shooter situation in Christchurch before calling off the final Test match of their tour in New Zealand.
At least 49 people were killed and dozens more were injured. Four people were taken into custody, and one person will be charged with murder.
Locals have been urged to stay indoors, and security has been heightened across the country.
The Bangladesh cricket team, who were in the country for the final match against the New Zealand Black Caps, confirmed all players returned safely to their hotel.
All members of the Bangladesh Cricket Team in Christchurch, New Zealand are safely back in the hotel following the incident of shooting in the city. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in constant contact with the players and team management.#christchurchMosqueAttack
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 15, 2019
Opening batsmen Tamim Iqbal Khan also confirmed he and his teammates were safe, adding the experience was "frightening."
Entire team got saved from active shooters!!! Frightening experience and please keep us in your prayers #christchurchMosqueAttack
— Tamim Iqbal Khan (@TamimOfficial28) March 15, 2019
Both teams made the decision to call off the third Test at Hagley Oval, which was scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by the shocking situation in Christchurch," the New Zealand cricket team said.
"A joint decision between NZC and the BCB has been made to cancel the Hagley Oval Test. Again both teams and support staff groups are safe."
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