Topic: BREAKING NEWS:SRI LANKAN PLAYERS SHOT AND WOUNDED IN LAHORE (Read 3412 times)

cricinfo · « **on:** March 03, 2009, 04:17:13 AM »

Several Sri lankan players shot and wounded in Lahore, TOI breaking news

teamindia · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:27:55 AM »

several Srilankan player wounded in Lahore shooting.. breaking news..

poondu · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:28:10 AM »

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Lahore, 3rd day

Shoot out in Lahore close to Gaddafi Stadium

Cricinfo staff

March 3, 2009

A shoot out occurred in Lahore close to the Gaddafi Stadium where the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is currently underway. The Sri Lankan team was reportedly in the vicinity but are safe. The third day of the Lahore Test is scheduled to begin at 10.30 am.

LosingNow · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:33:37 AM »

Quote from: teamindia on March 03, 2009, 04:27:55 AM

several Srilankan player wounded in Lahore shooting.. breaking news..

WTF!!!!! OMG

RicePlateReddy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:34:47 AM »

Quote from: poondu on March 03, 2009, 04:28:10 AM

The Sri Lankan team was reportedly in the vicinity but are safe.

Untrue, apparently. Cricinfo scrambling to change it.

With the volatile situation in Pakistan (and dare I say, still a possibility in India), this was only a matter of time. Sadly, some policemen are dead. I hope no player is seriously injured.

LosingNow · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:36:22 AM »

thank god we did not tour pak.. it has absolutely no law and order or any sense for security

saneguy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:37:35 AM »

Oh *

AP saying Sangakkara Injured

pzd · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:37:55 AM »

Cricinfo says the players are safe...

A shoot out occurred in Lahore close to the Gaddafi Stadium where the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is currently underway. The Sri Lankan team was reportedly in the vicinity of Liberty market, where the firing occured, and were on their way to the stadium, but are safe. According to television reports, Sri Lanka's security team was targeted. The third day of the Lahore Test is scheduled to begin at 10.00 am.

teamindia · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:40:03 AM »

Lahore, March 03: In a shocking incident, pointing to the precipitous situation in Pakistan, the Sri Lankan cricket team which is in Lahore to play the second Test was attacked upon by a gang of gunmen early on Tuesday.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that two Sri Lankan players have been injured and have been taken to the hospital. The Sri Lankan cricket board has cancelled the tour with immediate effect while the encounter with the unidentified gunmen is still going on.

As per initial reports the attack happened outside the Gaddafi stadium when the team was moving from the Liberty chowk to the Polo Ground road on their way to the Gaddafi Stadium.

Then all of a sudden two grenades were lobbed on the convoy, followed by indiscriminate firing. Three policemen have lost their lives while two others are reportedly injured.

-- at least 2 players injured a per zee news.

LosingNow · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:40:49 AM »

Quote from: pzd on March 03, 2009, 04:37:55 AM

Cricinfo says the players are safe...

A shoot out occurred in Lahore close to the Gaddafi Stadium where the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is currently underway. The Sri Lankan team was reportedly in the vicinity of Liberty market, where the firing occured, and were on their way to the stadium, but are safe. According to television reports, Sri Lanka's security team was targeted. The third day of the Lahore Test is scheduled to begin at 10.00 am.

Shastri just said during commentary that couple of players appear to have been seriously injured and many policemen dead

teamindia · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:43:15 AM »

In Sri Lanka, Sports Minister Gamini Lokuge said two players, Tharanga Paranavitana and Thilan Samaraweera, had been taken to hospital in the city.

LosingNow · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:44:49 AM »

CNN-IBN says Samaraweera is hurt

LosingNow · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:46:39 AM »

CNN-IBN has a picture of 2 guys with Kalashnikovs shooting... WTF is going on. Pak has truly become a basketcase.

Dayal Baba · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:47:56 AM »

Quote from: saneguy on March 03, 2009, 04:37:35 AM

Oh *

AP saying Sangakkara Injured

mendis and samaraweera also.

WicketView · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:49:52 AM »

Terrible ... just terrible.
BBC says 4 injured
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7920260.stm

ToI says 8
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/8-Lanka-cricketers-wounded-in-Lahore-attack/articleshow/4215872.cms

RicePlateReddy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:59:23 AM »

Test match obviously canceled .... due to players being shot!

broadbat · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:00:36 AM »

Wow, finally something that everyone dreaded.

Tour canceled.

justforkix · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:00:48 AM »

Quote from: ShortSquatLeg on March 03, 2009, 04:59:23 AM

Test match obviously canceled .... due to players being shot!

So, Pak win the series because SL forfeit test-2 and test-3....

Dayal Baba · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:03:04 AM »

one player took a bullet in the chest.

broadbat · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:03:31 AM »

Quote from: justforkix on March 03, 2009, 05:00:48 AM

Quote from: ShortSquatLeg on March 03, 2009, 04:59:23 AM
Test match obviously canceled .... due to players being shot!

So, Pak win the series because SL forfeit test-2 and test-3....

Yeah at the point of a gun.

WicketView · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:04:00 AM »

Quote from: justforkix on March 03, 2009, 05:00:48 AM

Quote from: ShortSquatLeg on March 03, 2009, 04:59:23 AM
Test match obviously canceled .... due to players being shot!

So, Pak win the series because SL forfeit test-2 and test-3....

Not really important. In any case I don't agree. Just like the WC Semi final went to SL.

Dayal Baba · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:05:01 AM »

Quote from: Dayal Baba on March 03, 2009, 05:03:04 AM

one player took a bullet in the chest.

sangakkara injured in the shoulder.

WicketView · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:05:15 AM »

Quote from: Dayal Baba on March 03, 2009, 05:03:04 AM

one player took a bullet in the chest.

Who ? Is there a chance he will be saved?

Libran · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:06:21 AM »

New Delhi: Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricket team as they were on their way to Gaddafi stadium in Lahore on Tuesday morning, Dawn news channel reported.

The channel showed footage of two gunmen opening fire using Kalashnikovs. At least 12 gunmen were involved in the attack.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board seven players have been reported injured.

Many of them are seriously injured - Thilan Samaraweera, Kumar Sangakkara, Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Thushara, Tharanga Paranavithana and Chaminda Vaas.

Pacer Chaminda Vaas was carried off in a stretcher.

Watch Live TV: Lankan team attacked in Pak

First Pics: Sri Lanka team attacked

Five security personnel are reported dead, three more are seriously injured and have been rushed to the hospital.

The attackers - who came in a white car - lobbed two grenades at the van and the men then started firing at a police van which was providing security to the Lankan team.

The gunmen, reportedly surrounded the team van and opened fire indiscriminately. They reportedly continuously for two to three minutes.

Rocket launchers used in the attack as well and the Sri Lankan team bus has been completely destroyed. The incident happened at Liberty Chowk in Lahore.

"Samaravera has a thigh injury, Ajantha Mendis has also been injured, all players have been taken to the hotel but two of them are in the hospital," Sri Lanka Sports Minister, Lokuke Gamini, said.

The tour has been officially cancelled.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/gunmen-attack-lankan-team-6-players-injured/86657-2.html

Dayal Baba · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:07:15 AM »

Quote from: WicketView on March 03, 2009, 05:05:15 AM

Quote from: Dayal Baba on March 03, 2009, 05:03:04 AM
one player took a bullet in the chest.
Who ? Is there a chance he will be saved?

don't know. but apparently it is not serious

LosingNow · « **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:10:43 AM »

This is the end of any form of international cricket in Pakistan for a long long time.

Oh well.

Thank god we did not go on that tour. Thank god !!!

broadbat · « **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:11:16 AM »

I think there will be a fallout on the IPL as well because of this.

WicketView · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:12:25 AM »

Quote from: Dayal Baba on March 03, 2009, 05:07:15 AM

Quote from: WicketView on March 03, 2009, 05:05:15 AM
Quote from: Dayal Baba on March 03, 2009, 05:03:04 AM
one player took a bullet in the chest.
Who ? Is there a chance he will be saved?

don't know. but apparently it is not serious

However a bullet on the chest is not serious, let us hope so.

teamindia · « **Reply #28 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:13:27 AM »

Quote from: winningnow on March 03, 2009, 05:10:43 AM

This is the end of any form of international cricket in Pakistan for a long long time.

Oh well.

Thank god we did not go on that tour. Thank god !!!

yes.. i think it was misadventure on part od SL board to send team there when nobody else was ready to travel...

k-slice · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:16:30 AM »

dayalbaba and everyone in general
lets not jump to conclusions or believe our media. they have a habit of dramatizing things and then retracting things when the true picture comes out. cricinfo now says minor injuries. a shot to the chest doesnt sound like minor to me.

Dayal Baba · « **Reply #30 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:17:27 AM »

Quote from: teamindia on March 03, 2009, 05:13:27 AM

Quote from: winningnow on March 03, 2009, 05:10:43 AM
This is the end of any form of international cricket in Pakistan for a long long time.

Oh well.

Thank god we did not go on that tour. Thank god !!!

yes.. i think it was misadventure on part od SL board to send team there when nobody else was ready to travel...

unfortunately till this global sickness is reined in, it could happen anywhere.

Dayal Baba · « **Reply #31 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:19:40 AM »

Quote from: k-slice on March 03, 2009, 05:16:30 AM

dayalbaba and everyone in general
lets not jump to conclusions or believe our media. they have a habit of dramatizing things and then retracting things when the true picture comes out. cricinfo now says minor injuries. a shot to the chest doesnt sound like minor to me.

there is news now that the two players are out of danger. let's hope for their safe passage out of pakistan.

dextrous · « **Reply #32 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:20:43 AM »

jesus christ...wtf

gouravk · « **Reply #33 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:22:27 AM »

"The bus came under attack as we were driving to the stadium, the gunmen targeted the wheels of the bus first and then the bus," Mahela Jayawardene told Cricinfo. "We all dived to the floor to take cover. About five players have been injured and also Paul Farbrace [a member of the support staff], but most of the injuries appear to be minor at this stage and caused by debris."

k-slice · « **Reply #34 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:24:49 AM »

a country thats going to hell in a hand basket. i really hope that the players are safe and unfortunate or not ALL CRICKET IN PAKISTAN NEEDS TO BE STOPPED! NOW. well at least international cricket.

gouravk · « **Reply #35 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:27:13 AM »

yes. unfortunately we cannot let the country kill itself. becoz being in this state it is a danger to us and the rest of the world.

k-slice · « **Reply #36 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:29:43 AM »

gouravk
i agree completely with you. its just that i dont want innocent players being killed in a place where a minority of the population doesnt want them around. i really feel bad for the people of pakistan who like cricket. its going to be a long time before they see international players there again. as a country though pakistan needs help to control and eliminate this problem.

Libran · « **Reply #37 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:30:03 AM »

Quote from: k-slice on March 03, 2009, 05:16:30 AM

dayalbaba and everyone in general
lets not jump to conclusions or believe our media. they have a habit of dramatizing things and then retracting things when the true picture comes out. cricinfo now says minor injuries. a shot to the chest doesnt sound like minor to me.

Initial report in IBNLive said...6 players dead... an unacceptable typo error ... but then, who is to prove them wrong unless someone takes a screen shot of their version updates

gouravk · « **Reply #38 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:32:41 AM »

libran ! i heard that TOO ! it was a criminal error from cnn-ibn. i think there should be some way to retrieve their recording ... i heard that on tv..

anyway .. on ndtv ... sanath jayasuriya spoke from colombo ... he heard personally from sangakkara ... everybody is safe ...

RicePlateReddy · « **Reply #39 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:35:55 AM »

Quote from: Dayal Baba on March 03, 2009, 05:17:27 AM

unfortunately till this global sickness is reined in, it could happen anywhere.

Now that Pakistan will definitely be a no-no for any international cricketing events for years, their sick machinery and retarded & armed sympathizers will want to drag down India with it. It is very difficult to effectively protect cricketers from lunatics with kalashnikovs at all times. Right now, ICL seems like a safe choice!

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