The Australian cricket team was caught in the midst of a security scare when their team bus was apparently attacked after the end of the opening day’s play of the 2nd test. Cricket Australia’s security manager Sean Carroll confirmed that a rock was hurled towards the team bus as they traveled back to their hotel. No player suffered any injury during the mishap. Cricket Australia also released in their statement that an object was thrown, but no player was hurt.
“On route back to the hotel last night a window on the Australian team bus was broken. No one was injured in the incident,” Carroll was quoted as saying in a statement.Team security personnel are currently in discussion with local authorities while they investigate the cause, which is believed to have come from a small rock or stone.
“Bangladesh authorities are taking the incident seriously and security has been increased on the route. To date, we have been happy with security measures that have been in place and we are comfortable with the response from the Bangladesh authorities and the increased security presence we have been provided in light of the incident,” Carroll further said in the statement.
The Australian team has decided to continue with the tour despite the scare. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been reported of damage to a window of the Aussie team bus while returning to the team hotel. The Bangladesh board have taken up this matter with utmost seriousness, and a high power committee has been formed by the concerned security agencies to investigate the matter and found at facts.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has been in constant touch with the Australian Cricket Board, and as a measure of assurance, they have enhanced the security arrangements during the travel route from the hotel to the stadium and vice versa. The Australian Cricket Board has been impressed with the security measures and has appreciated the response from BCB and the local authorities for the efforts shown especially after the incident.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh team is on the verge of creating history if they manage to win the 2nd Test against Australia and inflict a whitewash. It has been a dream few months for Bangladesh cricket, and they will hope to continue it.