Islamabad, Pakistan – Almost three decades ago, on March 17, 1996, Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga deftly and calmly guided Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath’s delivery to third man as Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium erupted in applause from more than 30,000 – mostly Pakistani – fans.
By successfully chasing the target of 241 runs for the loss of just three wickets, Sri Lanka not only secured their first-ever Cricket World Cup victory, it was the first time a host or co-host of the Cricket World Cup had won the trophy.
