Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and one of the most prolific batsmen in the history of One Day Internationals (ODIs). Renowned for his elegant batting style and exceptional wicketkeeping skills, he amassed a remarkable 14,234 runs in ODIs during his illustrious 15-year career. Sangakkara's achievements include scoring 25 centuries and 93 fifties in ODIs, making him second only to Sachin Tendulkar in terms of runs scored in this format. His leadership qualities were also evident as he captained the Sri Lankan national team and led them to the finals of the 2007 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cups. After retiring from international cricket in 2015, Sangakkara has continued to contribute to the sport as a commentator and cricket administrator, earning respect for his insights and expertise.
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Former captain Kumar Sangakkara expressed concern that Sri Lanka were in danger of becoming irrelevant in the cricket world.
Sri Lanka captain laments criticism
Taiwan· 2026-02-27
Kumar Sangakkara struck a brilliant unbeaten 52 off 35 balls to take Sri Lanka home in Dhaka.
9 editions, no home winners: The strange history of the T20 World Cup | Cricket News
India· 2026-02-04
Kohli went past Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara to become the second leading run-scorer in international cricket.
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New Zealand· 2026-01-14
Virat Kohli overtook Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international history.
'Second to none': Ravi Shastri names one habit that separates Virat Kohli from the rest | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-01-13
Kumar Sangakkara was the last wicket taken by Duncan Spencer in professional cricket.
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United Kingdom· 2025-12-01
Kumar Sangakkara was reappointed as head coach for the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara to Ricky Ponting - Full list of coaches for all 10 teams | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-17
Captain Mahela Jayawardene and deputy Kumar Sangakkara, along with Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Samaraweera, and Tharanga Paravitarana, sustained minor injuries.
Sri Lanka bus attack, Karachi tragedy, and? When cricketers faced life-threatening attacks | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-10-19
Root’s 38th Test century drew him level with Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara.
Root climbs to second on all-time Test list as England dominate India - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-07-26
Root’s latest hundred — his 38th in Tests — also puts him level with Kumar Sangakkara in the all-time hundreds list.
IND vs ENG 4th Test | 'Just one more to go now': Ricky Ponting backs Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test runs record | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-26Kumar Sangakkara is also listed among the top Test century-makers.
IND vs ENG: Joe Root breaks Rahul Dravid's record, now among top 5 century scorers in Tests | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
Modern-day greats Kumar Sangakkara have all peeled off glorious hundreds on these shores in the last 20 years.
Shubman Gill: India captain's century the most controlled on record as tourists defy EnglandUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-03
Sangakkara has scored the most runs against Bangladesh in Tests.
ব্র্যাডম্যান, টেন্ডুলকার, তামিম... কোন দলের বিপক্ষে কার রান সবচেয়ে বেশি
Bangladesh· 2025-06-29
Kumar Sangakkara is mentioned as a former Sri Lankan cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills.
ইনিংস পরাজয় এড়ানো যাবে কি না, এটাই এখন একমাত্র প্রশ্নBangladesh· 2025-06-27Pant's dual role in the team is highlighted in comparison to Kumar Sangakkara.
IND vs ENG Test: 'Rishabh Pant could break Rahul Dravid's record' - Ex-cricketer makes bold prediction | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-24
Rishabh Pant is mentioned alongside Kumar Sangakkara for his impressive scoring streak in England.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant equals Sachin Tendulkar's record, now only behind Rahul Dravid | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-24
Pant has joined an elite list of visiting batters who have recorded five consecutive 50-plus scores in England, including greats like Kumar Sangakkara.
Pant-astic knock! Rishabh Pant creates history, becomes first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-23
Rishabh Pant equalled Kumar Sangakkara for the most Test centuries as a designated wicketkeeper among Asian players.
Drama at Headingley! Rishabh Pant loses his cool after umpire denies ball change, throws ball in frustration - WATCH | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-22
Rishabh Pant equalled Kumar Sangakkara for the most Test hundreds by a designated wicketkeeper from Asia.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant better than MS Dhoni? Former India cricketer says YES after Headingley heroics | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Kumar Sangakkara is another prominent wicketkeeper-batter whose record was surpassed by Rishabh Pant.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara to become first in Asia to... | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Kumar Sangakkara is currently third in the all-time ODI runs list.
ওয়ানডের যে ১০টি রেকর্ড (হয়তো) ভাঙবে না কোনো দিনBangladesh· 2025-06-18
Kumar Sangakkara played a significant role in the successes of Rajasthan Royals and is currently serving as the Director of Cricket.
ملائکہ اروڑا اور کمار سنگاکارا کے ساتھ، افواہوں کا بازار گرمPakistan· 2025-03-31
Kumar Sangakkara led the Sri Lankan team to victory against the West Indies in the T20 cricket match.
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Sri Lanka· 2025-03-08
Kumar Sangakkara previously held the record for the most singles taken during the same period.
36 سالہ ویرات کوہلی کی فٹنس کے چرچےPakistan· 2025-03-05Kumar Sangakkara has scored 5400 runs in ODIs at an average of 40.29.
রান তাড়ায় কি কোহলিই সর্বকালের সেরাBangladesh· 2025-03-04
Sangakkara is a legendary cricketer who ranks alongside Kohli in the all-time ODI run-scorers list.
Virat Kohli's 300th ODI: A career laden with jaw-dropping achievementsIndia· 2025-03-02
Kohli is just the third man to achieve the feat after Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara.
Virat Kohli shuts down ‘noise’ with landmark centuryTaiwan· 2025-02-24
Kohli also became only the third player – after compatriot Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara – to complete 14,000 runs in this format taking fewer innings than both.
India’s Kohli roars back into form with match-winning hundred
Guyana· 2025-02-24Kumar Sangakkara led the Sri Lankan team against the Indian team in the T20 cricket match.
කෙළිමඬලSri Lanka· 2025-02-24
Kohli also became only the third player — after compatriot Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara — to complete 14,000 runs in this format taking fewer innings than both.
India great Virat Kohli roars back into form - SportPakistan· 2025-02-24Kohli is closing in fast on the Sri Lankan great, who has 28,016 runs in 666 innings.
Virat Kohli surpasses Ricky Ponting in all-time run-scorer list across formats | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-02-24