1996 World Cup News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Sri Lankan cricketer Jayasuriya seeks PM Modi's help in bringing international cricket to Jaffna
Colombo, April 6: During his recent visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the island country's 1996 World Cup-winning cricketers, including Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva and recalled India's 1996 tour amid unrest as a symbol of strong ties between the two countries.
Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side gave birth to T20 cricket, says PM Modi
Colombo, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he believes Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side with their aggressive and unique style of batting gave birth to T20 cricket.
It was a great honour meeting PM Modi, say Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning cricketers
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most powerful leader in South Asia, said Chaminda Vaas while Sanath Jayasuriya described meeting him as "a great experience". The members of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning squad went gaga over PM Modi after meeting him as a team in Colombo on Saturday.
PM Modi meets 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket legends in Colombo
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Sri Lanka's cricket legends who won the 1996 Cricket World Cup, including Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas, Aravinda de Silva, Marvan Atapattu, and others in Colombo.