It’s always a pleasure to catch up with my old friend, colleague, and one of the most respected cricketers in our field, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan. His words of wisdom and encouragement helped me as a cricketer, and continues to guide me in my political career.
Dear Hon. Prime Minister
@ImranKhanPTI
,
Thank you for all your efforts in bringing justice for the crime committed against Priyantha Diyawadanage, and for the continued support and commitment toward his family.
Best Regards,
Your friend and colleague,
Arjuna
It's been 25 years since
@OfficialSLC
's ICC Men's World Cup 1996 win 🏆
Former captain
@ArjunaRanatunga
was humble after a famous seven-wicket victory over Australia 👏
On this Wednesday, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of winning the Cricket World Cup in 1996, my family and I chose to wear pink and represent the Indira Cancer Trust and the breast cancer awareness movement.
#TLC
#BreastCancerAwareness
#OnWednesdayWeWearPink
#ICT
Arjuna Ranatunga's fearless leadership helped Sri Lanka lift their maiden
@cricketworldcup
trophy in 1996 🏆
On his birthday, watch the story of that historic victory 📹
#OnThisDay
in 2000, Arjuna Ranatunga bid goodbye to Test cricket 🙌
He featured in 93 Tests for Sri Lanka, including their first one in 1982, and captained them in 56 of those.
I was profoundly saddened to hear the demise of the great Lata Mangeshkar. She was not only an icon for India, but for the whole of Asia. Her legacy will live on for generations to come through her music. My deepest condolence to her family members, and to the people of India.
“I truly believe that we will not see a more talented batsman in our lifetime, and I have had the unique privilege to witness the greatness that is Aravinda De Silva, from 22 yards, at the non-striker's end.”
Congratulations Ari!
Congratulations Muri on this tremendous achievement. It is no small feat to be recognized by a prestigious publication such as
@WisdenCricket
as “The Most Valuable Test Player of the 21st Century”. You continue to make this nation proud.
@WisdenAlmanack
#MuttiahMuralitharan
As we look back on the World Cup win 25 years ago, I want to take a moment to thank my family, my team. Congratulations to every single one of you. Each and everyone one of you contributed in your own way, and I’m proud to call you family.
#CricketWorldCup1996
#Cricket
#SriLanka
Happy Birthday Arju. At 17, when he walked into SSC, club of elite, he was told, ‘We don’t want sarong Jonnys at SSC. Many years later when he was felicitated by SSC for winning the World Cup, he walked in wearing a sarong. Since then, saraongs are allowed at SSC. Barriers broken
Congratulations Pathum on your debut century. You have a great future ahead of you. Keep your head down and keep doing what you’re doing. Don’t let the media or anyone else tell you what you should be. Play the game you love, and keep making your country proud!
#SL
#Cricket
#AR
I firmly believe that in order for us to better ourselves as a cricketing nation, we must first address the issue at the grassroots level by guiding and shaping young talent
#ArjunaRanatunga
#SriLanka
#AR
#Cricket
As we pass the 40th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s inaugural test match, I would like to congratulate all my team mates on passing this milestone, and take a moment to remember the Late Bandula Warnapura for his commitment to his country, and the game of cricket he loved so much.
Wearing pink this Wednesday to honor all those affected by breast cancer, as well as to bring light to the TLC (Touch, Look, Check) movement which seeks to bring awareness to breast cancer as well as encourage early detection.
#OnWednesdayWeWearPink
ඔබටත්, ඔබගේ පවුලේ සැමටත්, සාමය සෞභාග්යය පිරි, කිරියෙන් පනියෙන් ඉතිරෙන, සියලුම පැතුම් ඉටු වෙන, සුභම සුභ නව වසරක් වේවා!!!
Wish you and your family a prosperous and a happy new year!!!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I was deeply saddened to hear the untimely passing of the legendary musician Sunil Perera.
He was a true legend, and a treasure in the Sri Lankan music industry.
I wish to convey my sincerest condolences to the Perera family.
May you attain nibbana Sunil Aiya!
My deepest condolences to the Jones family for the loss of their loved one. Dean was an outstanding cricketer, as well as an exceptional human being. May he Rest In Peace.
Congratulations to Dinesh Priyantha Herath on winning a gold medal at the Paralympics in Tokyo. Keep working hard. Good luck with all your future endeavors. Thank you for your continued service to our country. You have made us all proud.
Budu Saranai!
#DineshPriyanthaHerath
Many happy returns of the day to Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, the former President of Sri Lanka. May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem and Devas be with you.
#ArjunaRanatunga
#SriLanka
#AR
Congratulations to the Sri Lankan Netball Women’s team on a spectacular win! Your perseverance to become the Asian Netball Champions during these trying times in Sri Lanka is a show of your dedication, and commitment, You’ve made your country extremely proud🇱🇰
#SriLanka
#Netball
Congratulations to the 1983 Indian cricket team led by
@therealkapildev
, and to India, on commemorating their first ever World Cup victory. This milestone victory was a key turning point in paving the way for the Asian sub-continent cricketing nations.
#OnThisDay
in 1983, India won their maiden Men's
@cricketworldcup
title 🏆
Kapil Dev and his side stunned defending champions West Indies, beating them by 43 runs in a memorable final at Lord's 🙌
මා වෙත උපන්දින සුභ පැතුම් එවීමට උත්සුක වූ ඔබ සැමට මාගේ අවංක ස්තුතිය පුද කරමි 🙏🏼
Thank you to everyone who took time to wish me for my birthday. I am truly grateful for all your well wishes 🙏🏽
Due to current restrictions, I’m not yet able to launch my book. But I’d be giving away copies to whoever who wants it. Handed over the first copy today to
@ArjunaRanatunga
.
My heartfelt condolences to the Maradona family on the loss of their beloved. It is truly a loss for the sporting world. He will be missed. RIP 🙏🏽
#DiegoMaradona
ඔබටත්, ඔබගේ පවුලේ සැමටත්, සාමය සෞභාග්යය පිරි, කිරියෙන් පනියෙන් ඉතිරෙන, සියලුම පැතුම් ඉටු වෙන, සුභම සුභ නව වසරක් වේවා!!!
Wish you and your family a prosperous and a happy new year!!!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Congratulations
@ConnorCricket
on becoming the first female president of MCC. It is a commendable achievement, not only for you personally, but also for the profession of the game of cricket.
#Cricket
#MCCcricket
Former England captain
@ConnorCricket
has been named as the next President of MCC.
Connor will become the first female President in the Club’s 233-year history.
#MCCcricket
Happy birthday uncle Percy. Thank you for the many of years of support you’ve shown not only to me personally, but also to the game of cricket. I wish you have a long and healthy life.
#ArjunaRanatunga
#SriLanka
#cricket
#PercyAbeysekera
As we celebrate women around the world, I would like to take this opportunity to show my gratitude to these women in my life for all they’ve done and continue to do for me. I’m always in awe of their dedication, commitment, and achievements.
#ArjunaRanatunga
#SriLanka
#AR
#IWD
Congratulations to Samitha Kodithuwakku for winning a bronze medal at the Paralympics. Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavors. Thank you for your continued service to our country, you have made us very proud.
Budu Saranai!
#SamithaDulanKodithuwakku
#SriLanka
It is a sad day for West Indies, and the cricketing world, to hear the news of the demise of Sir Everton Weekes. He was the last man standing of the the legendary “The Three Ws”.
My deepest condolences to his family, and
@windiescricket
RIP Sir.
#SirEvertonWeekes
#Cricket
ඔබටත්, ඔබගේ පවුලේ සැමටත්, සාමය සෞභාග්යය පිරි, කිරියෙන් පනියෙන් ඉතිරෙන, සියලුම පැතුම් ඉටු වෙන, සුභම සුභ නව වසරක් වේවා!!!
Wish you and your family a prosperous and a happy new year!
🙏🏼
The man who led Sri Lanka to their greatest cricketing triumph, the 1996 World Cup 🏆
Happy birthday to Arjuna Ranatunga, the wristy left-hander who didn't back away from a fight 🎈
ඡන්දය දීම අපගේ ප්රජා යුතුකමයි. බුද්ධිමත්ව ඡන්දය ප්රකාශ කිරීම අපගේ වගකීමයි. සෞඛ්ය මාර්ගෝපදේශ අනුගමනය කරමින් ඔබේ වටිනා ඡන්දය ප්රකාශ කරන්න.
It is our civic duty to vote. It is also our duty to use our vote wisely. Please follow health guidelines & go vote.
#GenElecSL2020
#AR