Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attacked by Gunmen

The Sri Lankan cricket team, on their way to play in the Pakistani city of Lahore, have been attacked by Gunmen. It is believed, that at least 5 policemen escorting the team bus where killed while early reports have 5 of the Sri Lankan cricket team as being injured. Officials in the area said there were at least 12 gunmen involved in the attack. As of yet, no group has claimed responsibility, but it chillingly shadows the resemblance of the Mumbai Hotel attacks in India last November. Those attacks were blamed on Pakistan-based Islamic militants.

The attacks will come as a massive blow to cricket within the region. The Sri Lankan cricket team were replacements, after India pulled out of a scheduled cricket tour amid security fears. Now, after this horrifying attack, it will put huge doubt about any visiting team coming into the region.

It is believed that none of the gunmen involved in the attack where captured or injured. Police found discarded grenades, handheld rocket launchers and machine guns after the attackers fled. The Test match has now been cancelled.