Police cordon off an area near the scene of deadly attack (AFP Photo)
Bangladesh cricketers had a narrow escape on Friday during an attack on a Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. The cricketers were about to enter Masjid Al Noor before a deadly shooting unfolded.
Following the shocking turn of events, the cricket board of Bangladesh and New Zealand cricket teams mutually agreed to call off the third Test that was to begin at the Hagley Oval from Saturday.
Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim tweeted about the incident with local media claiming multiple people were killed.
Entire team got saved from active shooters!!! Frightening experience and please keep us in your prayers #christchurchMosqueAttack
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by the shocking situation in Christchurch. A joint decision between NZC and the @BCBtigers has been made to cancel the Hagley Oval Test. Again both teams and support staff groups are safe.
Shocked to hear about the shootings in Christchurch. My heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. Thoughts prayers and love with all the people affected by this tragic incident. Wishing the injured a full and speedy recovery.
While we are currently playing a Test match, the far bigger test for many today is in New Zealand.
From all within the cricket family in Ireland we're thinking of, and praying for, the victims, family, friends and community in Christchurch.#Christchurch#NewZealand
Bangladesh Team Manager Khaled Mashud Pilot speaks to the media following the incident of shooting in Christchurch. Blackcaps (NZC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Bord : Tigers (BCB) has been made to cancel the Hagley Oval Test pic.twitter.com/CH80ohDFMO
For so long I’ve watched world events from afar and naively thought we were somehow different in our little corner of the world, somehow safe. Today is a terrible day. Disgusted and saddened doesn’t begin to describe it.
Horrifying tragedy #Christchurch. I found NZ one of safest, most peaceful places, people are friendly. Spoke to Tamim big relief B'desh squad/staff is safe. World must together! stop hatred!Terrorism has no religion! Prayers for bereaved families. May Allah bless the departed.
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