Twitterati laud Kumar Sangakkara on illustrious career
In his 15-year long career, Sangakkara has scored 12, 271 runs in Tests. In ODIs, he accounted for 14,234 runs. (Source: AP)
One of Sri Lanka’s finest batsman Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday announced that he will no longer play for Sri Lanka and the second Test match against India will be his last.
In his 15-year long career, Sangakkara has scored 12, 271 runs in Tests. In ODIs, he accounted for 14, 234 runs.
This is how the Twitterati reacted to the news.
Kumar Sangakkara is the best batsman I have seen since Lara. Going to miss him so much.
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) June 27, 2015
A great career. He played in his own style. He is going out in his own style! #KumaraSangakkara — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 27, 2015
“If breaking records is the only reason you want to prolong your career, then it’s time to say goodbye!” – Sanga, a true champ.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 27, 2015
So Sangakara quits cricket after 2nd Test v India in August. Have to get travel plans in place for Sri Lanka. Gr8 career coming to an end… — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 27, 2015
And a modern day Great is drawing curtains on his illustrious career…a cricketing giant. Well played, Kumar… http://t.co/SBX52KgOBa
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 28, 2015