Cricket is a sport that unites millions across the world. However, it has occasionally been marred by violence and terror. From targeted attacks on players to cross-border airstrikes, the game has witnessed moments of shock that shook the global cricket community. Sri Lanka Team Attack in Lahore (2009) During the second Test in Lahore, masked terrorists targeted the Sri Lankan team bus en route to the Gaddafi Stadium. Captain Mahela Jayawardene and deputy Kumar Sangakkara, along with Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Samaraweera, and Tharanga Paravitarana, sustained minor injuries. The attack claimed the lives of six security personnel and two civilians. The Test was immediately called off, and the tour was canceled. This marked the first time sportsmen were specifically targeted since the

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