Sri Lanka\u2019s cricket board said Wednesday it had received warnings its national team could be the target of a terror attack during an upcoming tour of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sri Lankan Prime Minister\u2019s Office had received \u201creliable information of a possible terrorist threat\u201d against the national squad ahead of the six-match limited overs tour, the board said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sri Lanka Cricket stopped short of calling off the tour, but said a reassessment of the security situation would be sought from Sri Lankan government authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pakistan Cricket Board said it was not aware of any information relating to the safety of the Sri Lankan team, but reiterated its committment to provide security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe PCB reiterates its commitment to provide complete safety and security to the SL side and in this relation will continue to work with the SLC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sri Lanka team was the target of an attack during a Test match in Pakistan\u2019s Lahore in March 2009. Six Sri Lankan players were injured when gunmen attacked their bus. Six Pakistan policemen and two civilians were killed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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