Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal said it would be difficult for the national cricket team to overcome the shock of narrowly escaping the shooting.
The team was about to enter the mosque for the Friday prayers when they were warned about a shooter inside the premise.
Leaving behind Friday's scary experience in Christchurch, the Bangladesh cricketers were relieved to be boarding the flight back home,
The Bangladesh team's tour was called off after the players had a narrow escape from the attack on a mosque.
A late change in lunch timing, Mahmudullah’s press conference and an early warning from a woman combined to help Bangladesh cricketers avoid a shooting incident
Cricketers and cricket boards have reacted following the Christchurch attack
The attack on the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Hagley Park killed several people, the media in New Zealand reported.
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A shocking attack on a Christchuch mosque has stunned the country.
After escaping a deadly shooting in a mosque in Christchurch, Bangladesh cricketers are reportedly not in a mental frame to play the third Test.
BJ Watling has overcome his hamstring injury and passed a fitness test on Friday.
Bangladesh's cricket team escaped unscathed after a shooting at a mosque in central Christchurch, an official told AFP on Friday.
Bangladesh may not risk Tamim, as any further damage to his groin may affect his World Cup preparations.
Craig McMillan feels the World Cup in England is going to be an open tournament and six to seven teams have a real chance of
A final call on Williamson and BJ Watling will be taken after Friday's training session in Christchurch.
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