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RAWALPINDI: The Sri Lankan High Commissioner expressed satisfaction over the security arrangements after meeting with Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi.
Sri Lanka is currently touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series and a T20I tri-series.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and PCB Chairman Naqvi met with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, Rear Admiral (R) Fred Siriweera, and the team manager, assuring them of full-proof security throughout their stay.
He personally guaranteed the team’s safety and emphasized that all necessary measures had been put in place.
“Federal Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met today with Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral (R) Fred Siriweera,” the PCB said in its statement.
“During the meeting, the Chief Commissioner and the IG Islamabad Police gave a detailed briefing on the security being provided to the Sri Lankan team,” it added.
This comes after the Sri Lankan players sought an early exit from the Pakistan tour amid security concerns.
Following the assurances, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board instructed the players to complete the remaining matches of the tour. Sources from the board confirmed that any player who leaves the tour prematurely will face a two-year ban.
For the unversed, Pakistan leads the ODI series 1-0, with the remaining two ODIs to be schedule on 13 and 15 November at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The ODI series will be followed by a T20I tri-series featuring Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
17 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November –Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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