[ad_1] When it comes to cricket, Australia and Sri Lanka are usually bitter rivals. But in late June, after Australia’s cricket team won a match in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, Australian cricketers got a surprising response from spectators: Sri Lankan fans cheered while wearing the bright yellow colors of the Australian team. The whole stadium was full of Australian flags and big posters that read, “Thank you, Australia.” Sri Lankan fans were showing gratitude to…
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