BLOGS & POSTS

“The Lahore Attack,” a prose passage excerpt from Kumar Sangakkara's MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture, delivered on July 5, 2011, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, recounts the harrowing experience of the Sri Lankan cricket team during the 2009 terrorist attack in Lahore. This powerful narrative, part of Sangakkara's compelling lecture, sheds light on the resilience and spirit of the team amidst adversity.

Sangakkara was named as the dual role of Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach With Rajasthan, he played a crucial role in leading them to the 2022 Indian Premier League final. Their synergy exemplified the perfect blend of batting brilliance and tactical leadership, cementing the match as a landmark moment in Sri Lanka's cricket history. 

In the 2014 T20 World Cup final, Sri Lanka's victory over India was marked by Kumar Sangakkara's outstanding batting and Lasith Malinga's strategic captaincy, combining skill and tactics for a memorable win. This combined effort not only secured a memorable victory for Sri Lanka but also highlighted the prowess of both Sangakkara and Malinga in this high-stakes match. 

During the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka have finally made themselves heard, 12 days into the World Cup. Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara did most of the talking through their bats, hammering unbeaten centuries that set up a 92-run win over Bangladesh at the MCG. 

Kumar Sangakkara's honored multiple times with the prestigious ICC Cricketer of the Year and ICC Test Cricketer of the Year awards, a testament to his outstanding performances and consistency in the toughest format of the international cricket showing his versatility and excellence across the formats of the game. 

Kumar Sangakkara, alongside his former teammate Mahela Jayawardene and globally renowned culinary expert, restaurateur, and TV personality Mr. Dharshan Munidasa, embarked on a culinary venture with the establishment of The Ministry of Crab, a restaurant that has gained acclaim both in Sri Lanka and internationally.