Sri Lanka cricketers Pakistan — The Sri Lankan team touring Pakistan is facing a tense moment as players reportedly requested to return home due to security concerns following a suicide bombing in Islamabad. The close proximity of Rawalpindi (venue of the ODI series) and Islamabad intensified fears, prompting the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board to step in.
Sri Lanka cricketers Pakistan fears after Islamabad blast
Some players requested to leave days ahead of the second ODI in Rawalpindi. SLC immediately engaged with touring party and Pakistani authorities to assure safety and asked all team members to continue the tour.
SLC board directive for Sri Lanka cricketers Pakistan tour to stay
The board warned that any player leaving despite instructions would face replacement and formal review.
Pakistan–Sri Lanka series continues despite Sri Lanka cricketers Pakistan safety concerns
Following the ODI series, the Sri Lankan team heads into a T20I tri-series (with Zimbabwe) in Pakistan from Nov 17–29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
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