Filming in Christchurch: sports fraternity reacts with shock and sadness



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Reports of mbad shootings in the Christchurch mosques in New Zealand on Friday morning, when the visiting Bangladesh cricket team was shaved up, shook the world of sports. The third test between New Zealand and Bangladesh, scheduled to begin Saturday morning at Hagley Oval, not far from the scene of the attack, was canceled and visitors should return home. Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman Jalal Yunus said most of the team members were taken by bus to the Christchurch Mosque and were about to go there for prayer. of Friday, when the incident occurred.

"They are safe, but they are mentally shocked, we asked the team to stay confined to the hotel," he told AFP.

The incident drew condemnation from all sides. New Zealand cricketer Jimmy Neesham, expressing what many people in the world have been feeling since the announcement of the attack, said he would never have thought that it would be safe to say that he was not the only one. such an incident could occur in the idyllic New Zealand.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ahern called the terrorist attack "one of the darkest days in New Zealand".

Reflections and prayers to the affected family during the shooting at the Christchurch Mosque. Devastating news … it's just not kiwi ???? The love of everyone in New Zealand and around the world stops this silly bullshit. ????

– Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) March 15, 2019

Very shocked to hear about the shooting in Christchurch New Zealand. Reflections with affected families.

– VVS Laxman (@ VVSLaxman281) March 15, 2019

The news from Christchurch makes my heart ache. Sending love and prayers to affected families ???? pic.twitter.com/7PX9wc56b8

– Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) March 15, 2019

When you have to avoid live shots and shots in New Zealand, you know the world is in bad shape. Relieved to hear the Bangladesh cricket team is safe.

– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 15, 2019

For so long, I 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 does not begin to describe it.

– Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) March 15, 2019

There is no safe place for humanity as humans are the greatest threat to the planet. #christchurchshooting

– Ashwin Ravichandran (@ ashwinravi99) March 15, 2019

Shocked to hear about the shooting in Christchurch. My sincere condolences and sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. Thoughts of prayers and love with all the people touched by this tragic incident. Wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded.

– Kumar Sangakkara (@ KumarSanga2) March 15, 2019

New Zealand won the ODI series between the two teams and led the three-match test series 2-0.

(With contributions from AFP)

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