President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to protect the national cricket team in Pakistan following security concerns after a suicide bomb blast in Islamabad.

The President held discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Chairman and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya, instructing the team to continue the tour while coordinating with Pakistani authorities for maximum security.

Defence Secretary Sampath Thuiyakontha also engaged with Pakistan’s top security officials, leading to enhanced protection for the players, including increased security at their hotel.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interim Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met the Sri Lankan team to reaffirm Pakistan’s security commitment.

The second and third ODIs have been postponed by one day and will now be played on Friday and Sunday, with the T20I tri-series set to begin in Rawalpindi on the 18 November.