The former Sri Lanka captain to call it a day after Tests against India
Mumbai: Sri Lanka cricketer Kumar Sangakkara, a legend in his own right, announced that the second Test against India in August will be his swansong.
The southpaw has 12,271 (Tests) and 14,234 runs (ODIs) in his 15-year long career.
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— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) June 27, 2015Twitter reacted to the cricketer’s declaration, this is what they had to say.
A great career. He played in his own style. He is going out in his own style! #KumaraSangakkara
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 27, 2015There is little doubt that #KumaraSangakkara has been Sri Lanka's best batsman. People who saw Aravinda in his pomp might disagree though.
— 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, 2015And 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, 2015So 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