Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of Sri Lanka’s 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team during his official visit to Colombo.
In a post shared on social media, the Indian PM said he was delighted to interact with the players, adding that the team had captured the imagination of countless sports lovers.
Several key members of the historic team were present, including Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya.
World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga, however, was absent from the meeting as he is currently overseas.
The 1996 Sri Lankan team made history by defeating Australia in the final, marking a turning point in the nation’s cricketing journey. (NewsWire)
