Kumar Sangakkara walks into sunset, Twitter congratulates the retiring ‘gentleman’

Kumar Sangakkara finished as the fifth highest run-scorer in Test cricket. (Source: Reuters)

Kumar Sangakkara played his final Test innings in international cricket on Sunday in which he was out for 18 in the second Test against India in Colombo.

The Twitter congratulated the Sri Lankan legend and thanked him for all the memories he has given over the years.

Sangakkara had announced his retirement before the series and had said that the second Test would be his last in international cricket. Sangakkara made 32 in the first innings and 18 in the second.

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The 15-year-old Test career which started on July 20, 2000 against South Africa at Galle ended in Colombo after 135 Tests. Sangakkara finished his Test career with 12368 runs – fifth in the all time highest run-scorer in Test history.

It wasn’t to be in this match but what he was for SL cricket is some thing that you can’t take away. Very proud of you mate. @KumarSanga2

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) August 23, 2015

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Guess the time comes for everyone but #Sangakkara can be proud because he enriched our game. #SLvsInd

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 23, 2015

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Congrats @KumarSanga2 on an outstanding career. It was a pleasure playing against & with you mate.Have a fulfilling retired life:) #Legend

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 23, 2015

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A gentleman beyond the game well played @KumarSanga2 you are legend thank u for memories🙏✌️👌

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) August 23, 2015

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A guard of honour for a true champion, Kumar Sangakkara #ShotOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/qwbJCwDPYb

— ICC (@ICC) August 20, 2015

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#ThankYouSanga

— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) August 23, 2015

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#ThankYouSanga http://t.co/FqSQFbh56y

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) August 23, 2015

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The end of one of the greatest careers of all time. Thank You @KumarSanga2 for enrichening our game. Extraordinary numbers. Bigger legacy.

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) August 23, 2015

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Fortunate to see a few Signature Sangakarra shots in his brief stay…and see him one last time in white flannels. #Legend #SLvIND

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 23, 2015

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Over in Colombo, Kumar Sangakkara has played his final Test innings. Retires with 12,400 runs at 57.40. Crazy numbers.

— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 23, 2015

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