Kumar Sangakkara

About Kumar Sangakkara

Birth Day: October 27, 1977
Birth Place: Matale, Sri Lanka

Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara was born on October 27, 1977 in Matale, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan wicket-keeper who retired as his country's most prolific Test batsman. He retired as Sri Lanka's all-time leader in Test runs, average, half-centuries, centuries, and double centuries. He was the fastest batsman to 8,000, 9,000 11,000 and 12,000 runs and tied for fastest batsman to 10,000 runs.
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Popular As Kumar Sangakkara
Occupation Cricket Player
Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born October 27, 1977 (Matale, Sri Lanka)
Birthday October 27
Town/City Matale, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lanka

🌙 Zodiac

Kumar Sangakkara’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Kumar Sangakkara was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

About

Sri Lankan wicket-keeper who retired as his country's most prolific Test batsman. He retired as Sri Lanka's all-time leader in Test runs, average, half-centuries, centuries, and double centuries. He was the fastest batsman to 8,000, 9,000 11,000 and 12,000 runs and tied for fastest batsman to 10,000 runs.

Before Fame

He played cricket at Trinity College, Kandy, receiving the school's highest Sports award, the The Trinity Lion. He made his Test and ODI debuts in 2000.

Trivia

He was known for publicly supporting sledging - the cricket version of trash-talk - to throw opponents off their game. He retired with 14,234 ODI runs, second only to Sachin Tendulkar.

Family Life

He was born in Matale, Sri Lanka. His father, Swarnakumara Sangakkara, was an attorney. He married Yehali Sangakkara in 2003, and they have two kids: Kavith and Swyree.

Associated With

He won the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World award in 2011 and 2015, making him the second player, after Virender Sehwag, to earn the honor twice.

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