The decision had been reached with agreement of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, NZC Chairman Greg Barclay said in a statement on Monday. Barclay added that both NZC and the BCB had agreed that proceeding with the April tour would be "insensitive and inappropriate" so soon after the shooting that left 50 people dead. Several of the victims of the March 15 attack were originally from Bangladesh. The third test, which had been scheduled to start at nearby Hagley Oval the following day, was cancelled and the Bangladesh team left the country. "NZC have nothing but respect for the BCB and believe this development has only served to bring our countries closer together, and to strengthen our bond through cricket."

Source: bd News24 April 01, 2019 00:56 UTC