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Sri Lanka Ordered to Stay in Pakistan as PCB Boosts Security and Moves Series to Rawalpindi

State-level assurances under a tightened security plan prompted a revised schedule centered on Rawalpindi.

Sri Lanka's Mahesh Theekshana celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistan's Hussain Talat during the first ODI game vs Pakistan
Sri Lanka's players during the first one day international against Pakistan
Sri Lanka's players shake hands with their Pakistan opponents after the first ODI in Rawalpindi on Tuesday
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Overview

  • Sri Lanka Cricket directed the touring squad to continue the Pakistan trip, warning of a post-tour formal review for anyone who leaves and keeping replacements on standby.
  • At least eight players had asked to return home after the Islamabad suicide bombing that killed 12 people and wounded 27, according to officials and media reports.
  • PCB chairman and interior minister Mohsin Naqvi met the players, pledged to personally oversee protection, and authorities doubled the guards with Army and Rangers support.
  • The remaining ODIs were postponed by a day and will now be played on November 14 and 16 in Rawalpindi.
  • The T20 tri-series with Zimbabwe has been shifted entirely to Rawalpindi and will run from November 18 to 29 after consultation with SLC and Zimbabwe Cricket.