West Indies team bus stoned in Bangladesh
Published:Friday | March 4, 2011 | 9:15 AM
Mark Beckford, Online Content Coordinator
The West Indies team suffered a scare today after their bus was stoned after their victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka.
According to reports, the bus was stoned by disappointed Bangladesh supporters, as the team was leaving the ground.
"A couple of fans threw stones, two hit the window and it just broke. No one was hurt and we are safe," said a West Indies team spokesman.
West Indies opener Chris Gayle tweeted about the incident from his account.
"Bangladesh stoning our bus!!! ...glass break!!! ...can't believe..what next bullets!!!! Kiss teeth."
In another tweet Gayle said: "This is ridiculous!!!...W Cup with so many security an this happen!! Big Joke!!! Trust me I'm not keen here!!! Av players lay flat!!!"
West Indies had earlier beat Bangladesh by nine wickets after routing them for 58.
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