Former Sri Lankan Batsman “Jayasuria” Still Owns Car He Got In 1996 World Cup as Man of the Series

When Sri Lanka defeated Australia in the 1996 World Cup final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Sanath Jayasuria received the car. The car was given to the left-handed hitter because he won the competition.

The car is a Volkswagen Group B5 platform-based Audi A4 first generation model from 1995. In the knockout round of the 1996 World Cup, Jayasuria was Sri Lanka’s most effective bowler, taking six wickets in three games. He also batted first for Sri Lanka, and he was essential to their team’s triumph in the competition.

The left-hander posted the picture on social media with the message, “Wonderful memory: 27 years for the 1996 World Cup Man of the Series Vehicle.” Jayasuria won the Man of the Series title for his all-around performance in the competition, scoring 221 runs and taking 7 crucial wickets.