India, April 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Prime Minister - Welcome, friends!
Sri Lankan Player - Thank you, thank you, Sir!
Prime Minister - Welcome!
Prime Minister - I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet all of you. I feel that your team is one which the people of India still fondly remember. The nation has not forgotten the time when you defeated the Indian team.
Sri Lankan Player - Sir, it's a great honour and privilege to see you today, and thank you very much. We are very grateful for you to have given us this time and opportunity.
Prime Minister - How many of you still maintain some connection with Bharat?
Sri Lankan Player - I think almost everyone.
Prime Minister - Oh, I see. How are...