President congratulates Muralitharan
[March 16, 2004 - 11.00 GMT] 

President Chandrika Kumaratunga today sent a message of congratulations to Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan on his capturing 500 test wickets. Muralitharan reached the landmark on the first day of the second test match with Australia now in progress at the Asgiriya Cricket stadium in Kandy.

Full text of the message

Dear Murali,

Please accept my warm congratulations on your great achievement.

I join all Sri Lankans, today in expressing my pride in a great sportsman like you.

May you continue to reach even greater heights in your world record breaking achievements.

With warm regards,

Yours sincerely

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga

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Last Updated Date: March 16, 2004  - 11.00 GMT.