Sat Apr 05 20:02:00 UTC 2025: **Modi Meets Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup Winning Cricket Team**
COLOMBO, April 6, 2025 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of Sri Lanka’s victorious 1996 Cricket World Cup team during his two-day official visit to the country. The meeting, which took place on Saturday, April 5th, saw PM Modi interact with legendary players including Aravinda de Silva, Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas, and Kumar Dharmasena. The team presented Modi with a memento commemorating their historic win over Australia.
PM Modi expressed his delight at meeting the team, highlighting the impact their victory had on cricket fans worldwide. He shared his thoughts on Twitter, praising the team’s inspiring performance. Sri Lankan players also shared positive comments about the interaction, with Romesh Kaluwitharana noting India’s consistent support for Sri Lanka, and Aravinda de Silva praising Modi’s global respect. Chaminda Vaas mentioned Modi’s impressive cricket knowledge and engaging discussions about their 1996 World Cup journey. The meeting underscores the strong ties between India and Sri Lanka, extending beyond political relations to shared sporting passions. The visit also included bilateral discussions and the signing of several key agreements between the two nations.
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