Sri Lanka’s ongoing cricket tour of Pakistan has been thrown into uncertainty following a deadly bomb explosion in Islamabad on Tuesday, which left at least 12 people dead and 36 others injured. The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was played yesterday in Rawalpindi, located about 17 kilometres from the blast site. Despite the incident, the Sri Lankan team was escorted to the stadium under heavy security to complete the match as scheduled. However, Sri Lankan players have since expressed deep concern over the security situation, with reports indicating they are reluctant to continue the series. Local media reported…
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan amid security concerns
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