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Was Sanath Jayasuriya ever captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team?

  • Yes, from 1999 to 2003

  • No, he was never a captain

  • Yes, from 2000 to 2004

  • Yes, but the exact years are unknown

Answer

Sanath Jayasuriya was the captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team from 1999 to 2003. During his time as captain, Sri Lanka won the Cricket World Cup in 1999 and reached the final of the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Jayasuriya was a key player in both of these tournaments, scoring important runs and taking wickets. He was also a very successful captain, leading Sri Lanka to a number of victories.
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