Pakistan cricketers are in a state of shock after the gruesome incident in Peshwar, which saw terrorists storm a local school and kill more than 130 children. The gruesome incident in Peshawar, which saw terrorists storm a local school and kill more than 130 children, has left everyone in a state of shock and disbelief. The Pakistan team, who are currently playing an ODI series against New Zealand, too are still trying to come to terms with the news and would even prefer not playing the game. Middle-order mainstay Younis Khan said it will be really tough for the players to put in their full efforts in the 4th ODI against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi, in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack back home. On Thursday, terrorists associated with the Taliban stormed a school before opening fire and killing in excess of 130 students. Nine staff members were also reported to have been killed during the shooting. The incident was one of the most horrifying acts of terrorism that has rocked Pakistan. It is a national tragedy and a barbaric act. Playing the match is going to be very difficult, Younis told Geo Super television. How do you play a match when your spirit is not in the game? That is our state of mind right now. When Phil Hughes died, it shocked every one of us and we postponed a days play in the Test match against New Zealand, he added. If the match does go ahead, the players from the side are to observe a minutes silence before the match and will wear black armbands. Pakistan, led by Shahid Afridi, lead the five-match series 2-1 after winning the first match in Dubai and the third in Sharjah. New Zealand won the second game, also played in Sharjah.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 04:37:30 +0000