New Zealand, India don black bands for Sri Lanka

Napier: The New Zealand and Indian teams donned black arm bands midway through their One-day match on Tuesday as a mark of respect for the Sri Lankan cricketers wounded in Pakistan.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key condemned the attack, in which six of Sri Lanka's team were injured when gunmen targeted their bus as they headed to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to play a Test against Pakistan.

"I condemn this despicable terrorist act. I am sure all New Zealanders will be outraged, as I am, at hearing this news," Key said.

"I am very concerned at this turn of events, where an international sports team has been targeted by terrorists."

The New Zealand and Indian cricketers were informed of the shooting during the innings break here, in the first of their five ODI matches, and put the arm bands on before play resumed.

PTI