Christchurch mass shooting: Third Test between NZ and Bangladesh cancelled

The Bangladesh cricket team narrowly avoided a shooting at a mosque in Christchurch.

Spokesperson for the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Jalal Yunus, said to the AFP, "They are safe, but they are mentally shocked. We have asked the team to stay confined in the hotel."

Many players had gone to the mosque by bus and were about to go inside when the incident happened.

The Black Caps confirmed that both groups of players and support staff are all safe and secure.

NZC extended its condolences to the families and friends of those affected by the shocking incident that occurred today.

Meanwhile, arrangements are being made for the Bangladeshi team to return home as quickly as possible.

Earlier, New Zealand sealed the Test series 2-0.

New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush has said that four people have been taken into custody (three men and one woman).

Police cannot assume that there are no other suspects at large.

Meanwhile, multiple explosive devices were attached to vehicles as part of the attack.

"We are unsure if there are any other locations outside of that area that are under threat," said Bush.

On March 3, 2009, there was a ghastly attack when a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers, was fired upon by 12 gunmen near the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.

The Lankan players were on their way to play the third day of the second Test.

Six members of the Lankan cricket team were wounded.

The Test match was quickly called off.