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Kumar Sangakkara Sri Lankan Cricket Says Goodbye to Its Favourite Son
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Kumar Sangakkara: Sri Lankan Cricket Says Goodbye to Its Favourite Son
August 24, 2015 16:06
It was a day to remember at P Sara Oval. Sri Lanka lost the 2nd Test to India but there was a loud cheer as Sri Lankan cricket said farewell to an emotional Kumar Sangakkara. Take a look. (All images courtesy AFP)
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It was a day to remember at P Sara Oval. Sri Lanka lost the 2nd Test to India but there was a loud cheer as Sri Lankan cricket said farewell to an emotional Kumar Sangakkara. Take a look. (All images courtesy AFP)
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The 134th Test was the final hurrah for Sangakkara and he deserved every bit of the applause he got.
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Taken for a lap by his teammates, a humble Sangakkara waved to thank his supporters who, in turn, thanked him for the memories.
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"To Angelo (Mathews) and my team. Angie, you have an amazing team. You have an amazing future. Just be fearless. Don't be afraid to lose when you are going for a win," said Sangakkara in his farewell speech.
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Among the greatest batsmen of all time, Sangakkara's ODI run haul stood at 14,234 in 404 matches at an average of 41.98, including 25 hundreds.
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He thanked his family for their support as well. ""They say you can't choose your family, but I am thankful I was born your children and your sibling. I am sorry I don't always get emotional, but this is the rare time that my parents and my siblings are here."
He is seen here with his wife.
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Sangakkara with his wife and son.
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"A lot of people have asked me what has inspired. I don't have to look beyond my parents. I am sorry I don't want to embarrass you but you have been my inspiration. And my siblings. Thank you amma and appachi. I had the most amazing parents and siblings. They supported me whether I played well or not. I felt safe at home," said a choking Sangakkara.
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Sangakkara also thanked his team and the visiting Indians for giving him an emotional farewell.
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To Virat and the Indian team, thanks for the kind words and more importantly the quality of cricket you have brought here. I couldn't have asked anything more than tough cricket when I am leaving. You have been our toughest opponents. We have planned to beat you. Sometimes we have succeeded, sometimes we haven't, but thanks for being there," he said.
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Sri Lanka President Sirisena created quite a flutter by offering Sangakkara the post of Sri Lanka's High Commissioner in the UK while paying his tribute in Sinhalese.
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Although Sangakkara smiled at the offer, he is expected to spend some time with his family in the immediate future.
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