Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday expressed his condolences and solidarity with India following a blast which took place near the iconic Red Fort in the national capital on Monday evening, killing eight and injuring several.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka is looking forward to the series against Pakistan, though he knows it will prove a difficult task for his side away from home.
Pakistan will host their Asian rival Sri Lanka for three ODI contests commencing in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, and Afridi has urged his side to continue the winning momentum they discovered during a recent series success against South Africa.
Sri Lanka's Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, expressed his condolences and solidarity with India following the loss of lives and those who were injured in a blast which took place near the iconic Red Fort in the national capital on Monday evening.
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will stay with the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite an attack on his house in Lower Dir.
The US Embassy in India issued a security alert for its citizens living in India after a blast took place near Delhi's iconic Red Fort on Monday evening.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of renowned poet and lyricist, Ande Sri, remembering him as the voice of the people who articulated their struggles, aspirations and undying spirit.
Uncapped quick Newman Nyamhuri replaces injured pacer Blessing Muzarabani as Zimbabwe announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan, which also features Sri Lanka.
He stated that the passing of Ande Sri, who penned the Telangana state song "Jaya Jayahe Telangana," is an irreparable loss to the literary world of Telangana.
He further added that Andesri was a close friend and a source of inspiration to many who believed in the strength of art, culture, and language in shaping public consciousness.
Former Chief Minister and BRS party president, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR), expressed deep shock over the sudden death of Ande Sri, the renowned poet and author of the iconic Telangana state anthem "Jaya Jayahe Telangana."