Jayasuriya seeks Indian PM’s support to build International Cricket Stadium in Jaffna
Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya has revealed that he has requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support to establish an international cricket stadium in Jaffna.
Jayasuriya made the appeal during a meeting held in Colombo between the Indian Prime Minister and members of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning cricket team.
Taking to social media, Jayasuriya described the meeting as a “truly memorable and inspiring experience” and expressed gratitude for India’s continued support to Sri Lanka during challenging times.
He added that the proposed stadium in Jaffna would play a key role in uplifting cricket in the Northern and Eastern provinces.‘It was a great experience meeting PM @narendramodi. He explained nicely how he developed India as a nation’, says Sanath Jayasuriya former Sri Lankan cricketer after meeting PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/s8ZCOFPhR
