Gunmen Attack Sri Lankan Cricket Team Bus in Pakistan

mridula · Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:22

From BBC

Quote:

At least five members of the Sri Lankan cricket team have been injured in a shooting incident in the Pakistani city of Lahore, a Sri Lankan minister says.

The incident happened when unidentified gunmen fired on a convoy carrying Sri Lankan and Pakistani cricketers.

So sad, this is not cricket at all!

Sadanand Kamath · Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:29

It is indeed sad for the game of cricket. It also vindicates the stand taken by the authorities in India, South Africa, England and Austrlia not to send their cricket teams to Pakistan.

The latest reports say that all the members of Sri Lankan team are safe and they will return to Sri Lanka by tomorrow.

Sadanand

Haylo · Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by mridula

From BBC

So sad, this is not cricket at all!

Sad day indeed for sport.

By the way, you might want to change your link, the one you posted is to a BBC report about why people feel ashamed to be seen naked..!

EDITED TO ADD: I have now found the correct BBC Link for this story.

mridula · Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:49

Haylo, thanks for pointing out the URL mixup

I wonder what will happen to 2011 world cup cricket matches to be held in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

vandy · Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:56

Absolutely Disgusted this could happen.

As far as the 2011 World Cup goes, I guess extra games for the other Countries Hosting.

Feel for Pakistani Cricket Fans.

vandy

mojogirl · Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:01

Well...after 26/11, its really sad that Sri Lankan team is attacked...

Hopefully after this attack...Pakistan gets officially tagged as "TERRORIST NATION"

If not , this will atleast help in isolating Pakistan.

Akila · Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:23

Bad day for Cricket. I dont see any international team touring Pakistan in near future, will be a great loss for the Pakistani fans . Also Srilankan Offcials will face serious questions on why they decided to send their national team, when most of the countries refused to.

uttam · Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:34

What a Sad day for World Sports

!!

Yes, for a mad bunch guys

Pakistani sportsmen and sports lovers will suffer; atleast for the near future.

Kingstonian · Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:52

The report is at the top of the national BBC tv news here this morning.

steven_ber · Mar 3rd, 2009, 14:51

Imagine what might have happened if it was the India Cricket team attacked in Pakistan, it's frightening.

capt_mahajan · Mar 3rd, 2009, 15:45

This is the terrorists telling everbody Swat was a beginning, and Pakistan is under siege and being won by them.

Just yesterday I told my wife not to be surprised if we woke up to hear about attacks in Lahore, Karachi or Rawalpindi. (Or that one of these cities had been taken over. There is a conversation going on about this in the Pakistan thread in Masala Chai)

PS: TV says some Sri Lankan players were injured, but only one was hit by a bullet

mridula · Mar 3rd, 2009, 17:15

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

PS: TV says some Sri Lankan players were injured, but only one was hit by a bullet

Captain, I thought that was good news!

New-South-Welshman · Mar 3rd, 2009, 17:21

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

Imagine what might have happened if it was the India Cricket team attacked in Pakistan, it's frightening.

True that.

I think the plan to carry out a terrorist attack was set up long time ago, when India made their intentions clear of touring Pakistan during this exact time. Once 26/11 happened, and India pulled out and the Lankans went in, the terrorists probably thought "Fuck it, we'll do something anyway!".

After this attack, I really feel for the majority, peace loving Pakistanis would just wanted to watch a game of cricket, and are sick to death of these Islamic fundamentalists.

Akila · Mar 3rd, 2009, 17:43

I was just telling my friends , that soon a Pakistan Minister will come in TV and tell that they have arrested an Indian in connection to these attacks...and this report popped up

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/P...ow/4218557.cms

Try a differnt game Mr.Zardari....

mousourik · Mar 3rd, 2009, 18:08

Now it's crystal clear that Pakistan government has no control over terrorists / talibans.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:29	#2
Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,044	It is indeed sad for the game of cricket. It also vindicates the stand taken by the authorities in India, South Africa, England and Austrlia not to send their cricket teams to Pakistan. The latest reports say that all the members of Sri Lankan team are safe and they will return to Sri Lanka by tomorrow. Sadanand __________________ http://www.sadanandsafar.blogspot.com/

Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:01	#6
mojogirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 337	Well...after 26/11, its really sad that Sri Lankan team is attacked... Hopefully after this attack...Pakistan gets officially tagged as "TERRORIST NATION" If not , this will atleast help in isolating Pakistan. __________________ vidyam cavidyam ca yastadvedobhayam saha \| avidyaya mrtyum tirtva vidyaya'mrtamasnute \|\| Meaning: One who knows the correct knowledge, and also criticizes false knowledge, for him, by criticism of false knowledge (which causes suffering), he overcomes suffering, and by practice of correct knowledge (which causes enjoyment), he obtains mukti.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:34	#8
uttam Travelling to return to strangers Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 242	Disturbing..... What a Sad day for World Sports !! Yes, for a mad bunch guys Pakistani sportsmen and sports lovers will suffer; atleast for the near future.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 14:51	#10
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Imagine what might have happened if it was the India Cricket team attacked in Pakistan, it's frightening. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 15:45	#11
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,606	This is the terrorists telling everbody Swat was a beginning, and Pakistan is under siege and being won by them. Just yesterday I told my wife not to be surprised if we woke up to hear about attacks in Lahore, Karachi or Rawalpindi. (Or that one of these cities had been taken over. There is a conversation going on about this in the Pakistan thread in Masala Chai) PS: TV says some Sri Lankan players were injured, but only one was hit by a bullet __________________ . Outside the machine

Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:49	#4
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	Haylo, thanks for pointing out the URL mixup I wonder what will happen to 2011 world cup cricket matches to be held in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:56	#5
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,146	Absolutely Disgusted this could happen. As far as the 2011 World Cup goes, I guess extra games for the other Countries Hosting. Feel for Pakistani Cricket Fans. vandy

Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:23	#7
Akila Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 21	Bad day for Cricket. I dont see any international team touring Pakistan in near future, will be a great loss for the Pakistani fans . Also Srilankan Offcials will face serious questions on why they decided to send their national team, when most of the countries refused to.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 13:52	#9
Kingstonian Still lurking Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,118	The report is at the top of the national BBC tv news here this morning.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 17:43	#14
Akila Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 21	I was just telling my friends , that soon a Pakistan Minister will come in TV and tell that they have arrested an Indian in connection to these attacks...and this report popped up http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/P...ow/4218557.cms Try a differnt game Mr.Zardari....

Mar 3rd, 2009, 18:08	#15
mousourik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 1,515	Now it's crystal clear that Pakistan government has no control over terrorists / talibans.

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