Trials and triumphs, inspiration and leadership. Hear stories from former Sri Lankan cricketers, winners of the 1996 World Cup.
1996 Cricket World Cup-winning Captain
Former Sri Lankan cricketer
Asanka Gurusinha was a pivotal member of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning team, contributing a crucial 50 runs in a century partnership with Aravinda de Silva. He represented Sri Lanka in 41 Tests and 147 One Day Internationals (ODIs). A graceful left-handed batsman and part-time bowler, Gurusinha also held roles as the manager of the Sri Lanka national cricket team and as a member of the selection committee. Currently residing in Australia, he has recently served as the head coach of the Nigeria cricket team and as the senior coach of the Essendon Cricket Club in Victorian Premier Cricket.
Former SL Test Captain
Deshabandu Hashan Prasantha Tillakaratne is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and a former Test captain for Sri Lanka. He was a key member for 1996 Cricket World Cup winning team for Sri Lanka. He is currently a politician and also involved in many aspects of cricket within the country.
An exclusive opportunity to meet and and interact with the legendary skipper of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning cricket team, Arjuna Ranatunga. Enjoy mingling with two of his teammates, Hashan Tillakaratne and Asanka Gurusinha.
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8500 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Name: Anil Prayag
Phone: 301-343-7610
Email: events@americanbazaaronline.com
8500 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Name: Anil Prayag
Phone: 301-343-7610
Email: events@americanbazaaronline.com
