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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Bullets, blood and mental scars, ex-Sri Lankan cricketers recall chilling 2009 terror attack

Thilan Samaraweera, Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya and other former Sri Lanka cricketers recall the time when they came under attack from terrorists in Pakistan ten years ago.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Revisiting the horrific 2009 Lahore terror attack that stripped nation of its 'identity'

Cricket is a way for Pakistan to show it’s flare, skill, determination and above all it’s hospitality. Cricket is Pakistan’s identity and the country will do anything and everything in its power to protect it.

Central Punjab's Mohammad Saad becomes first-ever concussion substitute in Pakistan's Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Usman Salahuddin was hit on the neck while fielding on the first day of the ongoing match against Southern Punjab in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Caught in Lahore attack in 2009, coaches Trevor Bayliss and Paul Farbrace hope international cricket returns to Pakistan

It was on 3 March 2009 that Sri Lanka's team bus, taking the team to the Gaddafi Stadium for a Test against Pakistan, was hit by bullets and grenades in an attack by armed militants.

PSL 2018: Peshawar Zalmi survive Anwar Ali scare to beat Quetta Gladiators by a run as league returns home

Title-holders Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators in the first eliminator by one run with a last-ball thriller in Lahore as the third edition of the Pakistan Super League returned home on Tuesday.

Highlights, PSL 2018, Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, Eliminator at Lahore, Full cricket score: Zalmi win by 1 run

Peshawar Zalmi win by one run! Quetta Gladiators have been eliminated. Phew. Drama. Drama. This was an unbelievable cricket match. This could easily have been a nightmare for Liam Dawson. Anwar miscued one but the long on fielder put it down. Luckily for him, he recovered well and threw the ball towards the non striker's end and Dawson run Hamza out. 25 off the final over. No prizes for guessing who the favourites are. Quetta Gladiators need 28 off 12

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Braveheart bus driver from 2009 Lahore attack says he still shudders passing through ill-fated route

Eight years ago, Meher Mohammad Khalil was in the driver’s seat when the Sri Lankan team bus came under the attack of the militants in Lahore.

Pakistan legends hail Sri Lanka's decision to tour Lahore for 3rd T20I, hope other teams will follow suit

Pakistan legends Imran Khan and Javed Miandad have described Sri Lankan team's visit to Lahore to play a T20 international on Sunday as a good sign for the return of international cricket to the country.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Visitors land in Lahore 8 years after Gaddafi Stadium attack amidst heavy security

The Sri Lankan cricket team arrived at Lahore, eight years after they suffered a gun and grenade attack, under heavy security to play the final Twenty20 International of a three-match series against Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Hosts look to end cricketing drought at home with emotionally-charged Lahore T20I

PCB chairman, Najam Sethi said, "By the end of 2020 I think every cricket country would have come and played in Pakistan."