"Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has told its players to remain in Pakistan or risk facing a formal review after members of the squad declared their intention to depart early from their tour of the country due to security concerns."
"The players expressed fears for their safety after Tuesday's suicide bombing in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, which killed 12 people and wounded 27 outside a court."
"If any player, players, or member of the support staff return despite SLC's directives, a formal review will be conducted and an appropriate decision will be made, the board said. It added that replacements would be sent to ensure the tour continues without interruption."
Sri Lanka Cricket instructed the national team to remain in Pakistan or face a formal review after several squad members indicated they wanted to leave due to security concerns. Players feared for their safety after a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 and wounded 27 outside a court. The board warned that anyone returning despite directives would face review and said replacements would be sent to ensure the tour continues. The Pakistan Cricket Board moved the second ODI back one day and rescheduled the third from Saturday to Sunday, both in Rawalpindi. Security around the visiting team was tightened and the opening ODI went ahead, with Pakistan winning by six runs.
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