
Skipper Arjuna Ranatunga walks holding the 1996 Cricket World Cup trophy upon his return to the island a day after winning the World Cup. Sri Lanka defeated favourites Australia in the finals at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan on Mar 17, 1996 to become World Champions. © AFP/SENA VIDANAGAMA
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