Bad sports as Pakistani gunmen open fire on Sri Lankan cricket team

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Bad sportsmanship took an ugly turn as Pakistani gunmen attacked a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team on its way to play in the Pakistani city of Lahore. At least five Pakistani policemen protecting the team's bus were killed, while seven cricketers and their assistant coach were injured. For more we turn to Schwaib Hassan, the BBC's Pakistan correspondent, who joins us from Karachi.

Guests:

Schoaib Hasan

Hosted by:

Farai Chideya

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