The President extended warm greetings to the Sri Lankan cricket team for winning the 2022 Asian Cricket Cup, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD).

“Our cricket team raised Sri Lanka’s reputation in the international arena by achieving a record-breaking victory in the finals of the Asian Cricket Tournament. All these achievements were helped by the unity and immense commitment of the leadership and other members of the team,” the statement said. The President expressed his heartfelt thanks to all those who dedicated themselves for this great victory, despite the grave challenges Sri Lanka is currently facing, noting that the common commitment made by everyone until victory was assured, is a great example not only for the cricket world but also for the younger generation in other fields.