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Despite Bombing, Sri Lanka Cricket Team to Tour Pakistan

11/15/2025

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Following a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people, Sri Lanka Cricket has instructed its team to proceed with their tour in Pakistan despite player safety concerns.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has increased security by deploying army and paramilitary forces to ensure the team's safety.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reassured players and adjusted the ODI schedule, moving the second and third matches to November 14 and 16.
Players who choose to leave will undergo a formal review, and replacements will be brought in to ensure the tour continues.

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Following a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people, Sri Lanka Cricket has instructed its team to proceed with their tour in Pakistan despite player safety concerns.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has increased security by deploying army and paramilitary forces to ensure the team's safety.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reassured players and adjusted the ODI schedule, moving the second and third matches to November 14 and 16.
Players who choose to leave will undergo a formal review, and replacements will be brought in to ensure the tour continues.