You deserve to be champions says President
[August 2, 2004 - 10.45 GMT]

President Chandrika Kumaratunga in a congratulatory message the Sri Lankan skipper Marvan Atapattu said the Sri Lankan team maintained a very high level of consistency right through the tournament and deserves to be Asian Champions.

Sri Lanka became Asia Cup champions for the third time beating India by 25 runs yesterday. Sri Lanka who won the toss and batted first made a total of 228 for 9 of 50 overs.

“Your astute captaincy must also be commended and I wish you and your team well in the upcoming home series against South Africa,” said the President.

[Full text of the message] 

Mr.Marvan Atapattu
Sri Lanka Cricket
Maitland Place
Colombo 7
August 2, 2004 

Dear Mr. Atapattu,

Please convey my sincere congratulations to the members of your team for their brilliant performance at the Asia Cup Final on Sunday. Your squad maintained a very high level of consistency right through the tournament and deserves to be Asian Champions.

Your astute captaincy must also be commended and I wish you and your team well in the upcoming home series against South Africa.

Yours sincerely  

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga 

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Last Updated Date: August 2, 2004  - 10.45 GMT.