A Sri Lankan fan waves the Lankan national flag as he cheers his team during the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 4, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 31 months ago

A Sri Lankan fan waves the Lankan national flag as he cheers his team during the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, July 4, 2009.

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