BCCI stands by Sri Lanka Cricket

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today expressed its sorrow and anguish over the dastardly attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, where six players were injured

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today expressed its sorrow and anguish over the dastardly attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, where six players were injured.

"We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured cricketers, and sympathise with their families and compatriots," BCCI Secretary N Srinivasan said in a statement issued here. "The BCCI stands alongside Sri Lanka Cricket in this hour of crisis."

At least six Sri Lankan cricketers were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at them killing five police personnel escorting the team to the Gaddafi stadium for the third day of the second Test. The injured cricketers include Kumar Sangakkara, Ajantha Mendis and Thilan Samaraweera.

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