Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI will be played tomorrow (13 November) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The hosts are ahead 1-0, Pakistan had defeated Sri Lanka by 6 runs in the first ODI. The first ODI was also played in Rawalpindi, which is 17 kilometers away from the incident site. After this blast, the Sri Lankan team was taken to the stadium under tight security to conduct the first ODI on time, but there is doubt about the second ODI.
Players do not want to continue the series
According to the report, Sri Lankan players have expressed deep concern over the security situation and they do not want to continue the series. Local media reported that the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) management has asked the players to play the remaining matches, while talks are ongoing with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and local authorities.
PCB officials have assured Sri Lanka Cricket that maximum security measures are being implemented for the Sri Lankan team. Still, players are reportedly concerned about the situation. Sri Lanka are set to play the second ODI tomorrow, however the match remains in doubt pending further talks between the players, SLC and Pakistan security officials.
12 people died
A suicide attack took place right in front of the court in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. A car exploded outside the court, killing 12 people and injuring many others.
Let us tell you that in 2009, terrorists attacked the Sri Lankan team bus near Gaddafi Stadium, after which international cricket was not played in Pakistan for 10 years.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI will be played on Thursday, November 13 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. If this match happens then Pakistan would like to win it and take an unassailable lead in the series. The third and last ODI of the series is being held on Saturday, 15 November in Rawalpindi.
