Mahela Jayawardene appeals Sri Lanka to stay calm and united after the blasts

The cricketing fraternity is standing strong with Sri Lanka in these tough times.

By Aditya Gajanan Kukalyekar

Updated - 21 Apr 2019, 18:45 IST

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The social media is sympathising with Sri Lanka on Sunday after the serial blasts rocked the country. As many as eight blasts took place among which were three churches and three were five-star hotels. Prayers were going on in the churches on the festive occasion of Easter when the blasts took place at 8.45 AM. More than 200 people have reportedly lost their lives with 450 being injured and the toll is expected to increase even more.

The cricketing fraternity expressed its shock over the cowardly attack on one of the most peaceful countries and condemned it strongly. Among all, Mahela Jayawardena also condemned the attack while also appealing his countrymen to stay calm and united.

“Very sad day for all of us in SL.. After 10 years of peace we see inhumane attacks on innocent again. While condemning and praying for the lost its time for us to stay calm and unite. Proud nation has to be strong!! #srilanka,” his message read.

Here’s his post:

Jayawardena in India

Meanwhile, Mahela Jayawardena is currently in India as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians (MI) and it would have been tough for him to listen to the tragic news back home. Mumbai is currently doing well under his watchful eyes and the team will be aiming to go all the way this time around. Mumbai Indians is next scheduled to play against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday.

However, in Sri Lanka, the police and the Government is looking to bring things back in control at the moment. The Government has declared curfew in the country after eight blasts and the police have already arrested seven people in the matter. Most of the current and former Sri Lankan cricketers, like Jayawardena, condemned the attack and appealed to their countrymen to stay united.

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