Pakistan embarrassed 5 times in 25 years. (Photo- PTI/GETTY)
Pakistan cricket is once again embroiled in a big controversy. Pakistan has been embarrassed across the world many times regarding the safety of players. Something similar has been seen this time too. Actually, the Sri Lankan team is currently on a tour of Pakistan, but meanwhile the suicide blast outside a judicial complex in Islamabad has increased the tension of the cricketers. Due to which the danger of cancellation of the series was also looming. But somehow the Sri Lanka Cricket Board has stopped the players from Pakistan. That is, due to terrorism, once again Pakistan has to be humiliated in front of everyone, which has been seen for the 5th time in the last 25 years.
Team hotel was attacked in 2002
Many times cricket in Pakistan, which is fueling terror across the world, has been bloody and teams have canceled tours midway. In the year 2002, an incident happened which shook the entire world. Actually, then the New Zealand team had gone on a tour of Pakistan. But during the tour, there was a big explosion outside the team hotel, in which 13 people lost their lives. After which the New Zealand players left the tour midway and returned to their country.
Lose hosting of 2008 Champions Trophy
Actually, in the year 2008, the Champions Trophy was to be played in Pakistan. But South Africa, Australia, England and New Zealand had clearly refused to go to Pakistan. Due to which the schedule of Champions Trophy was extended from October 2008 to September 2009. But after this the ICC had examined the security reports very closely and then snatched the hosting from Pakistan. Ultimately this tournament was played in South Africa. Even then Pakistan had to feel very embarrassed.
Sri Lankan players had a narrow escape in 2009
In the year 2009, something happened with the Sri Lankan team in Pakistan, which no cricket fan can forget. Then the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked by terrorists. Terrorists had opened fire on the team bus near Gaddafi Stadium. The aim of the terrorists was to destroy the Sri Lankan team, in which two players were shot and had a narrow escape. After which the players were evacuated from the stadium by helicopter of Pakistan Air Force and they left the tour midway and returned to Sri Lanka. After this attack, foreign teams did not tour Pakistan for almost a decade.
Got a big shock in 2011 World Cup
Along with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh also got the hosting of the 2011 World Cup. But Pakistan suffered a big blow after the attack on the Sri Lankan team. ICC had snatched the hosting of the World Cup from Pakistan due to security reasons. Then after this decision of ICC, Pakistan Cricket Board had to suffer a loss of at least 8 to 10 lakh dollars.
New Zealand left Pakistan before the start of the series
In the year 2021, New Zealand surprised everyone by suddenly canceling the Pakistan tour. The New Zealand team came to tour Pakistan after a long gap of 18 years. He took this decision a few hours before the start of the series. The reason for which was security reasons only. In the statement issued by New Zealand Cricket, it was said that in view of the security alerts, it was not possible for them to continue the tour.