Sri Lanka’s cricket tour of Pakistan was overshadowed by safety issues following a bomb blast in Islamabad. The group’s security was secured by means of in depth navy safety.

New Delhi: The Sri Lankan cricket group’s tour of Pakistan got here underneath menace following a bomb blast in Islamabad, with a number of gamers voicing security issues and even contemplating leaving the nation. The scenario was stabilized with the intervention of Pakistan’s navy, and social media was flooded with pictures highlighting the heightened safety measures for the group.

After the tri-series involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe concluded, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka spoke concerning the safety preparations

Dasun Shanaka spoke concerning the safety preparations

“We loved this event as a gaggle. Sadly, we weren’t allowed to exit a lot,” he mentioned after the tri-series closing on Saturday, referring to restrictions placed on the group following a bomb blast.

Shanaka thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board for conserving the group protected all through the tour, “Credit score to the safety forces; they supported us in each scenario. It’s not straightforward to deal with all this, to organise every part. I need to thank PCB for making certain our security,” he added.

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Sri Lankan group discovered it tough to carry out in opposition to Pakistan in tri-series closing

The Sri Lankan group discovered it tough to carry out in opposition to Pakistan within the tri-series closing. Shanaka admitted that their batting, particularly in opposition to spin, was a greatest setback

“We should realise when to take possibilities in opposition to spin – particularly left-handers getting out to off-spinners and right-handers to left-arm spin. These have been avoidable. “We take this as studying. Hopefully, we’ll appropriate these points,”  he mentioned.

Shanaka remained optimistic about future cricketing ties with Pakistan

Regardless of the safety worries and on-field struggles, Shanaka remained optimistic about future cricketing ties with Pakistan, The Sri Lankan captain conveyed his readiness to return for future sequence in Pakistan, “I’m very assured about that… Hopefully, sooner or later, I’ll get the possibility to return to Pakistan once more and play good cricket.” he concluded