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  This cricketer won World Cup with Sanath Jayasuriya in 1996, now owns luxurious resort in Sri Lanka

  Cricket | May 30, 2025 13:34 IST

  Sri Lanka changed the way the batting team played during the field restrictions in the World Cup 1996. Along with Sanath Jayasuriya, this Sri Lankan cricketer played a crucial role in winning the mega event for his team with his batting approach.

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  World Cup 2015: Sri Lankans turn heroes in eventful 1996 WC

  Cricket | February 09, 2015 18:28 IST

  Sri Lanka became the first host nation and the third South Asian team after India and Pakistan to lift the World Cup trophy in 1996, marked by huge spectator attendance, though security issues, slow-and-low pitches