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``As Sri Lanka prepares to defend their title as World Champions ofthe one day game, 18 million people around the country are waiting with bated breath. It is a very exciting time for us and as President of the Cricket Board, my committee and I are proud to say that we have extended our full support to the team, helping them in every way possible despite the tremendous pressure forced on us by the recent set-back we faced. We have total confidence in Arjuna Ranatunga,often referred to as the greatest captain in the world and are optimistic about our chances at the forthcoming World Cup.

It is heartening to note that the team has come together with a positive attitude, working together as one unit. I sense the same winning spirit that was there before the last World Cup.

We call on all Sri Lankans to stand firm behind Arjuna and the team,they need your support and prayers.

While wishing the team the very best, I once more assure the cricket loving public of our total commitment to the development of Sri Lanka's favourite sport.''