Sri Lanka cricket legends 'saddened' by terror attacks on Easter Sunday

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Sri Lanka cricket legends saddened by terror attacks on Easter Sunday

Published: Sun 21 Apr 2019, 2:01 PM

Last updated: Sun 21 Apr 2019, 7:51 PM

Sri Lankan cricket legends have denounced the horrific terror attacks in Colombo on Easter Sunday.
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Taking to social media, former cricket stars such as Kumar Sangakkara and pacer Chaminda Vaas, paid tribute to the victims of the attacks while condemning the cowardly attacks on hotels and churches.
According to last reports, nearly 185 have been killed in attacks. The country has imposed a curfew while blocking social media as well.
Former skipper, Sangakkara, posted on Instagram:

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I am shocked and saddened by these despicable acts of barbarism. My heart breaks for the victims and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I would like to extend my love and condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and I wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery. I also wish more strength to the hearts and hands of the first responders and the medical personnel who are attending to the injured and to the security personnel who are trying to bring the situation under control. While we struggle to comprehend the depths of depravity people can descend to, and while we all grieve in unison, we need to find the strength to stand together as Sri Lankans; shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart. Together we can get through. Divided we have but little hope. Even though our hearts are overwhelmed with emotion, it is vital that we force our minds to be rational and intelligent. Do not rush to judgement or conclusions. Let's give ourselves time to grieve. Let's give ourselves the space to try and understand the ground reality. Loved ones have died. Fellow Sri Lankans have died. Guests visiting our country have died. Do not buy into the spin or conjecture or the conspiracy theories. This is not a game. Eschew the efforts of those who shamefully try to politicise this tragedy. Let the authorities investigate. Let the authorities bring these cowardly terrorists to justice. For us, our focus should be to love and support those who have been affected. To continue to have compassion and empathy for our neighbours. To keep each other safe. To try and ensure our thoughts, words and deeds enable and empower us to lift each other out of this tragedy. To join together and try our hardest to ensure that no such tragedy can ever occur again.
A post shared by Kumar Sangakkara Personal Page (@sangalefthander) on Apr 21, 2019 at 2:35am PDT

Pace legend, Vaas tweeted:

Such a sad & dreadful day for our Mother Lankan. My Thoughts & heartfelt prayers to all effected victims. Let's stay strong and stand against terrorism during this tragic time. Pray for Lanka ????
- Chaminda Vaas (@chaminda_vaas) April 21, 2019

My faith is stronger than death! My faith is stronger than terrorisum! You can harm my flesh but you can't take my faith away!
"JESUS" is our guiding light friends show love show them the way!
- Chaminda Vaas (@chaminda_vaas) April 21, 2019

Star batsman, Jayawardena tweeted:

Very sad day for all of us in SL.. After 10 years of peace we see inhumane attaks on inocent again. While condeming and praying for the lost its time for us to stay calm and unite. Proud. https://t.co/IVD9qYdLO8
- Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) April 21, 2019

Angelo Mathews urged people to unite and not spread rumours:

We as a county need to put away differences and get together at this crucial time to look after one another or we will not have this beautiful country for us or for our children.please don't spread rumors on social media.We surely don't need another war.#nototerrorism
- Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) April 21, 2019