Sri Lanka players Pakistan tour threatened with review if they leave
Sri Lanka players Pakistan — Sri Lanka’s national team touring Pakistan have been warned by their board that a formal review will be held if any players withdraw from the series citing security fears.
Sri Lanka players Pakistan tour: board issues warning
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that several players and support staff requested to leave the Pakistan tour following the Islamabad suicide bombing that killed 12 people. SLC said the concerns were being addressed in collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and local authorities.
Sri Lanka players Pakistan safety concerns rooted in Rawalpindi proximity to blast site
Several sources disclosed that the team’s unease stemmed from the blast in nearby Islamabad and the close geographic link to Rawalpindi, where the ODI series is underway.
Sri Lanka players Pakistan directive to continue tour despite concerns
SLC stated that if any player refuses to stay and leaves the tour, replacements will be sent immediately, and a formal review will follow once the review is concluded. The ODI series continues parallel to a T20I tri-series from Nov 17-29.
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