- SL’s Second ODI against Pakistan to take place tomorrow.
- SLC chief Silva set to give formal statement on this matter.
- Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening ODI.
At least eight Sri Lankan cricketers will return home without playing the ongoing three-match ODI series, followed by a T20I tri-series against Pakistan and Zimbabwe, due to security concerns, a Sri Lankan official said on Wednesday.
The players have expressed fears for their safety following Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Islamabad, which killed 12 and wounded 27 outside a court.
“The second ODI against Pakistan tomorrow is in doubt, but substitute players will be sent to continue the tri-nation series,” a Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) source told AFP.
SLC president Shammi Silva said that they were preparing a formal statement about continuing their participation in the tournament. He gave no further details.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, a game that went ahead despite the suicide attack in the twin city of Islamabad.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said security around the visiting team had been increased following the attack.
The remaining matches are scheduled to take place on Thursday and Saturday, also in Rawalpindi.
