World Cup 2019: Black Caps Homecoming Ceremony on Hold

Wellington: The homecoming ceremony for New Zealand’s World Cup squad has been put on hold due to some “logical complications”. On Tuesday, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White said while the team appreciated the enthusiasm from supporters to arrange a parade or function upon their arrival back into the country, the players will not be travelling together as some of them would be remaining in the UK for holidays.

“We’ve been in conversations with the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Grant Robertson, and are mindful of the Prime Minister’s (Jacinda Ardern) enthusiasm for a welcome-home celebration,” stuff.co.nz quoted White as saying. “At the moment, however, with some players arriving back at different times, some not arriving back at all, and others having alternative playing commitments, it’s just not practical. “Hopefully, given the interest surrounding this, we can organise something appropriate in the weeks to come,” he added. IANS

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