Australian High Commission
Colombo
MEDIA RELEASE
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02 March 2011
Australian High Commissioner hosts reception for the Australian
World Cup Cricket Team
The Australian High Commissioner, HE Kathy Klugman, hosted a reception on 2 March for the Australia World Cup Cricket team. The Australian players arrived in Sri Lanka to prepare for the match against Sri Lanka which is on 5 March at Premadasa Stadium.
Speaking at the reception the Australian High Commissioner Kathy Klugman said “I like to congratulate the Australian players on their performance so far in the tournament. Among the many links our countries share cricket has always been one of the highlights”.
The reception was attended by the management and players of the Australian cricket team, officials of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Interim Committee and Sri Lankan Cricket Board, sponsors and past cricketers.
The High Commissioner further said she was looking forward to the match between Sri Lanka and Australia, and hoped Australia might be able to turn the tables against Sri Lanka after their series defeat in Australia late last year.
Australia will play two matches in Sri Lanka during the ICC Cricket World Cup.