27/10/2025
যৌবণের প্রথম ভালোবাসা
He may not have been the most naturally gifted batsman when he first walked onto the scene, but from the very beginning, Kumar Sangakkara stood apart for one thing — his relentless work ethic. Every run, every innings, every record he achieved was built on discipline, hunger, and sheer determination. By the time he bid farewell to the game, his name had risen above every other Sri Lankan batsman in history — and his records spoke for themselves.
Fastest batsman to reach 12,000 Test runs,
Record holder for most dismissals in ODI cricket,
Part of the highest partnership in Test cricket history,
Most international runs in a calendar year,
Joint record holder for most consecutive fifties in Tests,
Record holder for most consecutive centuries in ODIs,
Joint record holder for most stumpings in an ODI,
Highest batting average among batsmen with over 10,000 Test runs,
Second only to Sachin Tendulkar in total international runs and career fours,
Only behind Sir Don Bradman in career double centuries in Tests,
One-time World Cup winner and four-time finalist.
And beyond the numbers, what truly defines Sangakkara is his grace and dignity — both on and off the field. Few cricketers have managed to maintain the same level of respect or more, post-retirement that they commanded during their playing days.
Here’s wishing the ever-elegant Kumar Sangakkara a very happy 48th birthday — a legend who continues to inspire generations of cricketers and fans alike.