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Sanath Jayasuriya looks back the 1996 World Cup triumph

On This Day 25 years ago, Arjuna Ranatunga's men made history in Lahore beating Australia to win their maiden World Cup but as Sanath Jayasuriya reveals it was the semi-final vs India that was more nerve-wracking.

Published : Mar 17, 2021 20:50 IST

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