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Veteran Australia opener David Warner has penned a heartfelt message to the people of Sri Lanka, who turned up in huge numbers to witness the month-long cricket series between Australia and Sri Lanka.

The island nation is currently undergoing a grave political and economic crisis. Cricket fans braved the volatile situation to turn up in huge numbers for the two T20s, five ODIs and two Test matches between the two countries.

There is a severe shortage of fuel, medicines and essential commodities in the wake of the political instability in the country.

Still, people turned out in droves to witness the matches as a gesture of gratitude to the visitors for agreeing to visit amid the turmoil.

On Monday, at the conclusion of the two-Test series, Warner took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the Sri Lankans.

"Thank you Sri Lanka for hosting us here during what is an extremely difficult time. We are so grateful to be able to come here and play the game we love and know you all love supporting. You have opened your arms up to us and we will never forget this trip," said Warner.

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While the country was in the grip of protests with thousands of people coming on the streets to demand the resignation of the Sri Lankan President, the month-long series went off smoothly with not a minute's disruption.