HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Milestones and Records

Kumar Sangakkara, a cricketing virtuoso and skilled wicket keeper, redefined numerous records in his career. He was the fastest to reach 8,000, 9,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in Test cricket, showcasing his consistency at the highest level. Notably, he has scored 38 Test centuries and 11 double centuries, a feat surpassed only by Sir Donald Bradman. Sangakkara's memorable 624-run partnership with Mahela Jayawardene in Test cricket against South Africa in 2006 set a global benchmark. Sangakkara's wicket-keeping skills excel among his peers, setting him apart as a top player in the sport.  At retirement, Sanga was the second-highest runs-getter in all formats of international cricket, with a staggering total of 28016 runs, including 63 centuries. Click the button below to head over to the early stage of the cricketing journey.