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Question

Who won the man of the series award in Singer Cup Cricket Tournament of 1996?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Sanath Jayasuriya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sanath Jayasuriya”.
Sanath Jayasuriya, who had been the player of the tournament for the 1996 World Cup, won the same award for the 1996 Singer Cup.

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