What is the Lahore attack?
The 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team occurred on 3 March 2009, when a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers, part of a larger convoy, was fired upon by 12 gunmen near Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Why did Sri Lanka cricket team attack Pakistan?
The attacks saw Pakistan being stripped of the 2011 World Cup hosting rights by the ICC. The Sri Lanka squad was making their way to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to play the third Test of the series against Pakistan. It was as the Lankan team bus crossed Liberty Statue, 12 armed men started firing at the bus.
Why cricket stopped in Pakistan?
From 2009 to 2019 Pakistan was unable to host international matches in Pakistan after the terror attack on the touring Sri Lanka cricket team. This decade led to little or no international cricket taking place in Pakistan and Pakistan played its home series in the UAE (specifically Dubai and Abu Dhabi).
Does Pakistan have a good cricket team?
As of 13 November 2021, the Pakistan cricket team are ranked fifth in Tests, sixth in ODIs and third in T20Is by the ICC.
Who attacked Sri Lanka team?
Zimbabwe’s tour (3 ODIs, 2 T20Is) is the first international cricket series in Pakistan since the terrorist attack on Sri Lanka team bus in 2009.
Why does Germany not play cricket?
Unfortunately for the German cricketers, they could not produce a result as the match ended in a draw. Baffled and irked, Hitler ordered his men to shoot the cricketers. He then banned the sport in Germany for conflicting with the Nazi values labelling it ‘a complete waste of time’.
Is cricket popular in Australia?
Cricket is the most popular summer sport in Australia at international, domestic and local levels. It is regarded as their national summer sport, and widely played across the country, especially from the months of September to April.
Where can I get the latest cricket schedules?
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How many days will the Indian cricket team play in 2022/23?
The BCCI has confirmed several series for Team India to be played during 2022/23 period. As per updated cricket schedule, the Indian team are playing more than 200 days across all three formats. India will be hosting bilateral as well as ICC events during next couple of years as well.
What is the next cricket tour in 2021?
Cricket Schedule InternationalDomestic & OthersT20 LeaguesWomen Month Series Name December 2021 The Ashes, 2021-22 Dec 08 – Jan 18 West Indies tour of Pakistan, 2021 Dec 13 – Dec 22 Ireland tour of USA, 2021 Dec 22 – Dec 31 India tour of South Africa, 2021-22 Dec 26 – Jan 23 January 2022 Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 2022 Jan 01 – Jan 13
What are the dates of the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup?
ICC Under 19 World Cup 2022 Jan 14 – Feb 05 November 2021 Super Smash 2021-22 Nov 26 – Jan 29 December 2021 Lanka Premier League 2021 Dec 05 – Dec 23 Big Bash League 2021-22 Dec 05 – Jan 28 January 2022 Pakistan Super League, 2022 Jan 27 – Feb 27 January 2022 West Indies Women tour of South Africa, 2022 Jan 18 – Feb 06 Womens Ashes, 2022