The move was a sequel to a recent meeting of all stakeholders conducted by the ministry to check the disastrous performance of the national team.
The former India skipper achieved the landmark during the fifth and the final ODI against Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
"I cannot reveal what happened on that day, but I would someday reveal the truth," says Sri Lankan legend Arjuna Ranatunga.
Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara, who retired from international cricket in 2015, now averages 108.6 in this English County season from just 11 innings.
Kumar Sangakkara has hailed Pakistan's young opening batsman Fakhar Zaman and pacer Mohammad Amir's for their historic effort in their victory over India in the Champions Trophy final.
Captain Angelo Mathews termed Sri Lanka's record win over India as one of their top victories.
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