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Kumar Sangakkara is a legendary Sri Lankan cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest left-handed batsmen and wicketkeepers of all time. He captained Sri...

Who is Kumar Sangakkara?

Kumar Sangakkara is a legendary Sri Lankan former international cricketer, celebrated as one of the greatest left-handed batsmen and wicket-keeper batsmen in the history of the sport. He captained Sri Lanka in all formats during his illustrious career.

What are some of Kumar Sangakkara's notable cricket records?

Sangakkara holds records for the most dismissals by a wicket-keeper in ODI cricket, the most consecutive centuries in ODIs (4), and is Sri Lanka's leading run-scorer in both Test and ODI formats.

When did Kumar Sangakkara retire from international cricket?

Kumar Sangakkara retired from Test cricket in August 2015, following the second Test against India, and concluded his One Day International (ODI) career after the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

What is Kumar Sangakkara's current role in cricket?

Post-retirement, Sangakkara has served as the President of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and is currently the Director of Cricket for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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