BREAKING NEWS, Sept. 17 -- The New Zealand tour of Pakistan has been abandoned due to security concerns.

New Zealand's whole tour of Pakistan has been abandoned due to security concerns.#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/VlZg53rBDn

The BLACKCAPS are abandoning their tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government security alert. Arrangements are now being made for the team's departure. More information | https://t.co/Lkgg6mAsfu

NZC chief executive David White stated: "I understand this will be a blow for the PCB, who have been wonderful hosts, but player safety is paramount and we believe this is the only responsible option." New Zealand Cricket Players Association chief executive Heath Mills echoed Mr White's sentiments. "We've been across t...