Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team, which won the World Cup that year. The team defeated Australia by seven wickets in the final at Lahore.
During his two-day visit to Sri Lanka, PM Modi met the winners and expressed delight over their triumph. He noted that the 1996 Sri Lankan team captured the imagination of countless sports lovers.
The members of the victorious side presented PM Modi with a memento on the occasion. They included notable players such as Kumara Dharmasena, Aravinda de Silva, Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas, Upul Chandana, and Marvan Atapattu.
PM Modi’s meeting with the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team is part of his official visit to Sri Lanka. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations through various discussions and agreements.
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pm-modi-meets-members-of-1996-world-cup-winning-sri-lankan-cricket-team-8095853