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What special honor did Wisden Cricketers' Almanack award Jayasuriya in 1997?
Cricketer of the Year
Best Batsman
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Jayasuriya was named as the Cricketer of the Year by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 1997. He was the first Sri Lankan player to receive this honor. Jayasuriya was selected for this award based on his outstanding performances in the 1996 Cricket World Cup. He was the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 541 runs at an average of 85.25.
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