The New Zealand Cricket Board contacted the PCB and offered to play the series at a neutral venue, but Pakistan rejected the offer.
The New Zealand Cricket Board has said it wants to play cricket with Pakistan again, looking for a suitable window for the rescheduled series. The Pakistan Cricket Board has refused to accept the proposal. Chief executive Kiwis Board David White said the potential series could be played at the right time and place, and the loss of the PCB would also be considered. He termed the visit of New Zealand to Pakistan as premature.
Meanwhile, Kiwi captain Ken Williamson termed the cancellation of the tour of Pakistan as shameful. He said, "I don't know the details but it happened suddenly. Cricket is very popular and supported in Pakistan. Would be disappointed Ken Williamson expressed hope that the effects of the incident would not last long and that Pakistan would soon have international cricket.
It should be noted that New Zealand had unilaterally canceled the recent series with Pakistan. The Kiwi team came to Pakistan 18 years later to play the series and before the arrival of the team, the New Zealand security team also expressed satisfaction over the arrangements. What was Three ODIs between Pakistan and New Zealand were to be played in Rawalpindi and five T20 matches in Lahore.
The PCB had expressed frustration over the decision of the Kiwi board, with PCB chairman Rameez Raja announcing to take the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC). PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said that New Zealand had set a wrong precedent for a unilateral decision to end the tour, which would affect relations between the two boards.
