RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) successfully ensured the continuation of Sri Lanka’s cricket tour after a brief security scare following the recent blast in Islamabad. The remaining two matches of the three-match ODI series have been rescheduled for November 14 and 16 in Rawalpindi.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with the Sri Lankan players for about 90 minutes, addressing their concerns and personally assuring full security arrangements. Following the meeting, the players canceled plans to return home, with all eight who had previously requested to leave agreeing to continue the tour. Naqvi even invited the families of the players to witness the matches in Pakistan.
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The PCB Chairman praised the Sri Lankan team for their sportsmanship and solidarity, calling their decision to stay a testament to their passion for cricket. The visit now proceeds smoothly, with security measures in place and both sides committed to completing the tour without further disruptions.
Federal Ministers, including Attaullah Tarar and Khawaja Asif, publicly thanked the Sri Lankan cricket team for their decision. They highlighted the team’s role in supporting cricket in Pakistan and expressed gratitude for their courage and commitment to the sport.
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The successful continuation of the tour reinforces Pakistan’s efforts to host international cricket safely, while strengthening cricketing ties between the two nations