Cricketers delighted with President’s presence

Elmo RODRIGOPULLE in Barbados

BARBADOS: Captain Mahela Jayawardana told the media in Barbados that the Sri Lankan cricketers were very happy that President Mahinda Rajapaksa would be present to watch them in action during today’s final.

“The President’s presence will inspire us to give our best and we will endeavour not to let him down. We will fulfil the expectations of our supporters,” Jayawardana said.

Many Sri Lankans from the US, Canada and several other countries have arrived in barbados to watch the final.