Broad has faced a backlash after criticising Pakistan's security efforts
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English match referee Chris Broad returned to cricket on Wednesday for the first time since being caught up in February's terrorist attack in Lahore.
Broad refereed Ireland's victory over Scotland on the opening day of the ICC World Cup Qualifier in South Africa.
Seven people were killed and seven Sri Lankan players and a team official wounded when armed men attacked a bus taking them to the Gaddafi Stadium.
Broad, who was among those attacked, criticised security after the ambush.
His comments led the Pakistan Cricket Board to make an official complaint, with chief operating officer Saleem Altaf saying: "We believe Broad made unwarranted critical remarks about the security."
The former England batsman, father of England seamer Stuart Broad, was travelling to the Gaddafi Stadium along with fellow match officials Simon Taufel, Steve Davis, Nadeem Ghouri and Ahsan Raza when his bus came under fire.
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The driver of Broad's vehicle was killed in the attack and local umpire Raza was seriously injured.
Broad will also officiate Canada versus Oman in Pretoria and Namibia against Uganda in Krugersdorp.
He will also officiate in all four of the other matchdays during the opening round of the 19-day tournament.
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