The Bangladesh cricketers were lucky to escape the terror attack at a Christchurch mosque Friday by a fraction of minutes.
The Tigers touring New Zealand were at their final practice session at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, ahead of the third and final Test against the host nation that was to begin at the same venue Saturday.
Here are the excerpts of the current and ex cricket players that reacted to the terrorist attack at Al Noor mosque in Christchurch Friday morning:
Heartbreaking news coming out from New Zealand. What’s happened to humanity?
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 15, 2019
Extremely sad news coming out of Christchurch this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with those effected ?
— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) March 15, 2019
Despicable scenes in #Christchurch! Gorgeous city ruined by fools!
— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) March 15, 2019
The hatred starts somewhere. Scrolling through @Twitter, the more abuse, hatred, bullying & downright rudeness I see.
Social media guidelines HAVE TO change & change ASAP!
We’re living in a sh*t world!
Shocking and tragic. My heart goes out to the ones affected by this cowardly act at Christchurch. Thoughts with the Bangladesh team as well, stay safe. ??
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 15, 2019
Sad to hear about the terror attack in New Zealand a place I've always described as calm and peaceful.. this behavior is disgusting and cowardly. Prayers for victims families and the country. I say it all the time LOVE is the only solution...
— Clara's Boy (@darensammy88) March 15, 2019
Shocked & Saddend Who lost their lives in NewZealand.WERE THEY NOT HUMAN?It means that the terrorism have no Religion and no boundaries it’s a Phenomena of madness of those who don’t want this world to be in peace.May ALLAH Grant them janah thoughts and prayers to their families.
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 15, 2019
Noooo man !!! So sad to see what’s happened in New Zealand .. Sending my love to everyone there in Christchurch and the families affected . #loveoverhate
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) March 15, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go to all of the families and friends who have been affected by the most despicable act in Christchurch today. What a disgrace this guy is to the human race!!!! ???
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 15, 2019
Horrific news out of Christchurch! Absolutely devastating. Thoughts and prayers go out to all affected at this extremely sad time ??
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) March 15, 2019
Horrifying tragedy #Christchurch. I found NZ one of safest, most peaceful places, people are friendly. Spoke to Tamim big relief B'desh squad/staff is safe. World must together! stop hatred!Terrorism has no religion! Prayers for bereaved families. May Allah bless the departed.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 15, 2019
We don't own this world, we are merely tenants. How many of us are thinking about whether we are handing it over to the next tenant in the form we got it in. #ThatKindOfMorning
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 15, 2019