Looks like NZ are leaving the decision up to the Pakistani players whether or not to play today's game which is the right thing to do. Based on Younis' recent comments to the media, you'd have to think they almost certainly won't be playing.
NZ Cricket wait to hear from Pakistan amid calls to postpone ODI | Stuff.co.nz
New Zealand Cricket say they will be guided by Pakistan sentiments after there were calls to postpone the next one-day international between the two countries because of the terrorism tragedy at a school in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Experienced batsman Younis Khan suggested Pakistan players' minds weren't on the job of cricket as they digested the latest attack in their homeland.
At least 132 students and nine staff members were killed when Taliban gunmen attacked the school in an apparent retribution act.
"It is a national tragedy and a barbaric act. Playing the match is going to be very difficult," Younis said from the Pakistan camp in Abu Dhabi where the next match is scheduled.
"How do you play a match when your spirit is not in the game? That is our state of mind right now."
New Zealand Cricket CEO David White expressed his organisation's shock at the tragedy and suggested an "appropriate" course would be taken with the fourth one-dayer tomorrow.
"Everyone at NZC is shocked by tragic events in Peshawar, our hearts go out to those affected as well as the Pakistan team and cricket family. We await to hear from Pakistan on a desired course of action re: tomorrow's match and we will be guided by what they feel is appropriate," White said in a statement.
Pakistan lead the five-match series 2-1. It is being played in the United Arab Emirates because of ongoing security issues around high-profile cricket matches in Pakistan.
Younis suggested a precedent had already been set during the current series with New Zealand.
The third test was postponed for a day in respect for Australian batsman Phillip Hughes who died after being hit on the neck by a bouncer.
"When Phil Hughes died it shocked every one of us and we postponed a day's play in the test match against New Zealand. It would not be a bad idea to postpone this game as well," Younis said.
Pakistan manager Moin Khan indicated players would observe a minute's silence in respect of the victims and their families and players would wear black arm bands.
"Our minds and hearts are with these children," Moin said.
The Black Caps expressed their shock at the tragedy, via Twitter.
