A Black Day For The Imperial Game


Reuters:

Seven Pakistanis, including six police and the driver of a bus carrying match officials, were killed in Tuesday's attack on the Sri Lankan team as it was being driven to the Gadaffi Stadium for the third day of a match against Pakistan.The BBC:
The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been called off following the attack on the bus carrying the tourists' team in Lahore.BBC: Pakistan faces loss of cricket tours
"Cricket in Pakistan is over for some years, I would believe," said former Pakistan captain, Sarfraz Nawaz.The Independent:  Sri Lankan cricketers wounded in Pakistan attack


Cork, who was working as a commentator for Pakistan TV, told Sky News: "I don't think international cricket should return to this country.

"I won't be coming back here while I'm still living, there is no chance."BBC: Lahore bus driver's dramatic escape

The Guardian:  How the attack took place (interactive feature)

BBC: Hunt for Lahore cricket attackers

BBC: Pakistan cricket future in doubt

BBC:  [Referee] Chris Broad's eyewitness account of Pakistan attacks

The Times:  Heroics of blood-splattered Chris Broad who protected umpire during attack

The Times:  Angry Chris Broad says cricketers and officials were left as 'sitting ducks' by Pakistan

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