Cricket

The healing power of cricket

Following end of bloody civil war in 2009, Sri Lanka has been using cricket to unite the nation and inspire youngsters.
Last Modified: 19 Mar 2013 14:41

The war's scars still remain but Sri Lanka has been using the universal language of cricket to build a stronger future.

Al Jazeera's Rahul Pathak talks to Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan about a project aimed at reconciliating nation and healing war wounds.

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