Thousands of fans, and an elephant, witness history
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Thousands welcomed the World Cup to Hambantota today, and in a land of ancient temples and leopards, even an elephant slowly ambled along to mark the occasion.
Fans had bought their tickets well in advance of Sri Lanka's clash with Canada at the 35,000 capacity Mahinda Rajapakse stadium which was hosting international cricket for the first time.
"I am elated. Two World Cup matches coming to our part of the country is a double delight,"said Nuwan Tharanga, who travelled 50 kilometres on public transport from Beliatta with his son Thishanta.
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