Sri Lanka says it received terror warnings ahead of Pakistan tour

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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's cricket board said on Wednesday (Sep 11) it had received warnings its national team could be the target of a terror attack ...

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's cricket board said on Wednesday it had received warnings its national team could be the target of a terror attack during an upcoming tour of Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said it was not aware of any information relating to the safety of the Sri Lankan team, but reiterated its commitment to provide security. "The PCB reiterates its commitment to provide complete safety and security to the SL side and in this relation will continue to work with the SLC."The Sri Lanka team was the target of an attack during a Test match in Pakistan's Lahore in March 2009. Six Sri Lankan players were injured when gunmen attacked their bus. Six Pakistan policemen and two civilians were killed.Sri Lanka played one T20 match against Pakistan at Lahore in October 2017.

 

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