Silent tribute for Lahore victims

England and West Indies will join other international players around the world today in observing a minute's silence for those killed or injured in the terrorist attack in Lahore on Tuesday.

Seven members of Sri Lanka's team were injured while eight lives were lost in the attack as terrorists attacked the convoy travelling to the Gaddafi Stadium for the third day of the second Test.

The event has prompted widespread condemnation and cricket will make its own tribute with a minute's silence being observed at the three international matches being played today - the fifth Test between England and West Indies in Trinidad, the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban and before today's one-day international between New Zealand and India in Wellington.

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: "These gestures, stretching across the world, will emphasise that the game of cricket is united"

The opening matches of the Women’s World Cup in Australia over the weekend are also expected to include the minute’s silence while players will wear black armbands on the first days of each Test and during the ODIs.

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: "What happened this week in Lahore has shocked and saddened not only the entire cricket community but also those with little or no interest in the game.

"We hope that through these gestures of the minute’s silence and the wearing of black armbands we can let those who have lost loved ones or who are suffering know that the thoughts and prayers of the cricket world are with them.

"These gestures, stretching across the world, will emphasise that the game of cricket is united. We are united against terrorists and united in our desire to do all we can to ensure that the game continues to be played wherever and whenever possible."

He added: "Cricket is a tremendous force for good. It brings together people from diverse backgrounds and provides joy to many millions of people around the globe.

"It is a tie that binds us and these gestures by the players, officials and spectators will emphasise that fact as well as showing support for those affected by the tragic events in Lahore."