That is going to be an interesting time for international cricket and it is going to be a great appointment,” the former South Africa captain had said. ... View this post on Instagram . It is just inborn in us. Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara opined on ways to eradicate racism and pointed out that education without values will not help in uprooting the social evil. Throughout his cricketing career, Kumar Sangakkara mesmerized the cricketing fandom with his sheer artistry and elegance. Sangakkara himself had led the Lankan team in that tournament and even though the 1996 winners had performed remarkably well in that tournament, they had to be satisfied being the runners-up for the second straight time. Dhoni's iconic six ended India's 28-year-long wait for the World Cup final. It had so happened that #DhoniRetires was trending on social media in the final week of May this year and all the passionate cricket fans were also stunned as well and hoped that the rumors are not true. On the other hand, Sri Lanka's wait prolonged.There were contrasting emotions on the field. Kumar Sangakkara hails Virat Kohli’s fitness. It never happens in Sri Lanka. What can you do? Throughout his cricketing career, Kumar Sangakkara mesmerized the cricketing fandom with his sheer artistry and elegance. You got to get ready for another final in 4 year's time'. "Whether we win or lose, we have this equilibrium on how to take a win or loss. Zaheer Khan I faced many times and was extremely difficult also,” he said.“Zaheer Khan I faced many times and was extremely difficult also.”The Sri Lankan legend played 133 Test matches for his nation and scored 12,310 runs at an astounding average of 57.79. Not every single thing goes your way. It had so happened that #DhoniRetires was trending on social media in the final week of May this year and all the passionate cricket fans were also stunned as well and hoped that the rumors are not true. "Because that balance of Mathews at 7 If you look at whatever we did, Mathews' overs and his ability to bat with the tail and read situations was an incredible bonus to us. I’d say the 1996 Sri Lanka World-Cup winning side inspired me to play international cricket too,” he added.KS: “It was Sir Viv Richards up until Brian Lara came around – since then they shared an equal importance on my list.”Sangakkara further revealed the bowlers whom he found tough to face. "I think, in my life, living in Sri Lanka, there are lots of things that bring you down. MS Dhoni starrer ‘I’m In’ campaign calls on players from all walks of lifeMS Dhoni 'intimidated' me during 2011 Test, ICC should have punished him: Daryl HarperSudeep Tyagi reveals why legendary stumper MS Dhoni's cricketing mind is 'unmatched'MS Dhoni to feature in advertisement for the first time with Amitabh Bachchan: ReportMS Dhoni invited for practice session by Suresh Raina via top 'Helicopter' tribute: WatchRobin Uthappa recalls India's historic 2007 World T20 triumph, lauds Mahendra Singh DhoniSteve Smith makes fun of himself after David Warner tries to troll him for net practiceMS Dhoni back in action as CSK depart for training camp at Chepauk ahead of IPL 2020

Kumar Sangakkara has rubbished claims that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed. When we play, we want to win, we are extremely competitive," Kumar Sangakkara said. There were tears of joy for the victorious Indian players. 4,021 Followers, 253 Following, 54 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kumar Sangakkara (@kumar_sangakkara) #fourriversfountain #berninifountain #romanholiday” But the batting great isn't sure whether he was 'lucky' on the day of the big final. CSK were all set to lock horns against their arch-rivals and defending champions Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium At the same time, MS was also going to make his return to competitive cricket. Then of course at the Wankhede. Kumar Sangakkara in the latest episode of e-Inspiration has declared himself a big ‘Dada’ fan and hailed the former Indian captain for his astute cricketing brain. Former Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist picked the best among India’s MS Dhoni, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum and South Africa’s Mark Boucher. The 13th edition of the cash-rich event will be held in the UAE from September 19 … "No extreme highs or no extreme lows with emotions. All these factors working in. "In that World Cup final, that's the biggest thing I look back at You can talk about the drop catches and all that but the fact that we were forced to make that change was the real turning point in our strategy," Sangakkara said.Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. There are very few sights in cricket more aesthetic and pleasurable than witnessing the free-flowing, flamboyant Sangakkara at his best.

Earlier, Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) director of cricket Graeme Smith had also backed Sourav Ganguly for the role. He respects the system that he will leave it up to others. He knows the responsibility a person of his stature carries beyond the periphery of the cricket ground. He smashed 38 Test centuries and 51 half-centuries in his cricketing career.Sangakkara ranks sixth in the least of leading run-getters in Test cricket. He very well knows what's best for him,” said Sangakkara while speaking to the 'Voice of Indian Cricket' Harsha Bhogle on Cricbuzz live.“For MS, he will leave the decision of him being selected or not to the selectors. The television cameras spotted Kumar Sangakkara sporting a gentle smile as he watched Yuvraj Singh hug MS Dhoni after the winning runs were hit.Kumar Sangakkara was gracious in defeat. You can reach out to him at “I’d call him ‘B-grade actor”: Matthew Hayden recalls the incident of sledging Shoaib AkhtarENG vs PAK 2nd Test: Fantasy Prediction, Pitch Report and Playing 11