The opening ceremony of the 1999 World Cup, Lord's, May 14, 1999© Patrick Eagar
An unnamed Sri Lankan fan gets behind his team as World Cup cricket fever grips Lords in during the opening Cricket World Cup match, England vs Sri Lanka at Lord's 14 May 1999.© AFP
Sri Lankan batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana (L) hits out against England as the England captain Alec Stewart looks on, during their opening Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Lord's in London 14 May 1999. Kaluwitharana was later out for 52, caught Stewart.© AFP