Kumar's Profile
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Within months of breaking into the side at 22, Kumar Sangakkara became one of Sri Lanka's most influential players: a highly talented left-handed strokemaker, a slick wicketkeeper and a sharp-eyed strategist. His arrival was relatively unexpected, for his domestic performances were relatively modest, but the selectors' judgement was immediately justified as he starred in his first tournament, the Singer Series 2000 against South Africa and Pakistan, as a wicketkeeper-cum-batsman.
His arrival ended the long-term search for a No. 3 batsman to fill the void left since the retirement of Asanka Gurusinha. A charismatic personality and an astute thinker - he is training to be a lawyer between tours - Sangakarra was tipped for the captaincy from an early age and in March 2009, aged 31, he finally took over the reins from Mahela Jayawardene, a close friend, having been vice-captain for three years.
His arrival ended the long-term search for a No. 3 batsman to fill the void left since the retirement of Asanka Gurusinha. A charismatic personality and an astute thinker - he is training to be a lawyer between tours - Sangakarra was tipped for the captaincy from an early age and in March 2009, aged 31, he finally took over the reins from Mahela Jayawardene, a close friend, having been vice-captain for three years.
Dear Kumar the great captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team, maybe you noticed my comment in the cricket section. Many international visitors may not be familiar with your exemplary sportsmanship as a test bastmen. Keep up the good work for your beautiful people and nation.
You are a true sportsman,a great bat and a nice captain. Well done.