Multiple choice general knowledge sports Sanath Jayasuriya was declared man of the series in wc 1996. True False Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Sanath Jayasuriya was indeed the Player of the Tournament in the 1996 World Cup. His explosive batting at the top of the order revolutionized ODI cricket, scoring 254 runs at a strike rate of 131.60 and taking 6 wickets.