I wish the bomb would explode and we would go home! When the joke of Sri Lankan player became reality, what did Sangakkara tell now on 2009 Lahore attack?

Kumar Sangakkara Recalls 2009 Lahore Terror Attack: of Pakistan in the year 2009 Lahore The terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team is counted among the most dreadful incidents in the history of cricket. This attack not only shocked the players but also brought international cricket in Pakistan to a standstill for years. Now former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara has made a shocking revelation regarding this incident. He said that just before the attack, a fellow fast bowler had jokingly said, “I wish the bomb would explode and we would go home”… and within minutes the team was attacked.

Sri Lanka team on 3 March 2009 Gaddafi Stadium I was going to play a test match. Meanwhile, terrorists attacked the team bus near Liberty Roundabout. 8 people died in this attack, while more than 20 people were injured. At the same time, many Sri Lankan players were injured.

Which Sri Lankan players were injured?

• Kumar Sangakkara
• Ajantha Mendis
• Thilan Samaraweera
• Tharanga Paranavitana
• Suranga Lakmal
• Thilina Thushara

What did Sangakkara say after remembering the terrorist attack?

Sangakkara told in a podcast, “We were going from the hotel to the stadium. A fast bowler sitting in front said – my back will be broken on a flat wicket, I wish the bomb would explode and we would go home… and within a minute the attack happened.” He told that he got hurt in the attack and even today shrapnel is present in his body.

The incident changed Sangakkara’s thinking

Sangakkara told that this incident changed his thinking. At that time the Sri Lankan civil war was going on. He said, “We were attacked for two minutes and we became the headline, but our soldiers were facing the same for 20-25 years.” Sangakkara narrated another incident when a soldier in Colombo told him. “We are prepared for this, this is our job.” This conversation made Sangakkara realize that despite being a player, the real heroes are those who face danger every day.

What was the impact on Pakistan cricket?

After this attack, teams did not tour Pakistan for many years. Due to this, Pakistan had to play its ‘home matches’ in UAE and international cricket was affected for a long time.