News for 'Kumar Sangakkara'

Sangakkara misses double ton in drawn Test

Sangakkara misses double ton in drawn Test

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Kumar Sangakkara missed out on a double-hundred for the second successive match as the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka ended in a dull draw in Colombo on Wednesday.

Politics will never curtail spirit of game: Sangakkara

Politics will never curtail spirit of game: Sangakkara

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kumar Sangakkara feels keeping the Sri Lankan players out of the Chennai matches in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League is not going to 'curtail' the spirit of the game.

Sangakkara replaces Yuvraj as Kings XI skipper

Sangakkara replaces Yuvraj as Kings XI skipper

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday replaced Yuvraj Singh as the captain of the Kings XI Punjab team for the third edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League.

Sangakkara ton gives Sri Lanka hope

Sangakkara ton gives Sri Lanka hope

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Sri Lanka were 247 for three in their second innings, needing 260 more on the last day of the second Test against Australia.

Sangakkara walks away happy, says Sri Lanka in a good place

Sangakkara walks away happy, says Sri Lanka in a good place

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sangakkara's fellow former captain Mahela Jayawardene, also 37, is also calling time on his one-day career after the tournament, bringing an end to a career in which he has scored 12,650 runs in 448 matches.

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).' 'In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India), that is a pretty good record against a country that traditionally plays spin very well.'

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Sangakkara wary of final jinx against India

Sangakkara wary of final jinx against India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara adopted a cautious approach ahead of Saturday's tri-series final, saying India have come back strongly despite suffering some of their worst ODI defeats in the league stage, and it will take a special effort from his team to avoid a fifth consecutive final loss to them.

Batting was horrendous in Cardiff Test: Sangakkara

Batting was horrendous in Cardiff Test: Sangakkara

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara has described the innings defeat his side suffered in the first Test against England in Cardiff, as horrendous.

Parag's recent success is down to change in attitude

Parag's recent success is down to change in attitude

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Royals' coach Kumar Sangakkara backs the Assamese all-rounder to repay the team's faith in him.

Sangakkara looking forward to stint with Chargers

Sangakkara looking forward to stint with Chargers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Deccan Chargers skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday said he feels privileged to lead the city-based team in the upcoming fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is looking forward to playing well in Hyderabad.

Sangakkara set to hang up gloves after India series in August

Sangakkara set to hang up gloves after India series in August

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Veteran Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara is set to bid adieu to international cricket by the end of August, when the island nation hosts India in a three-match Test series.

I thought hosts play at home: Sangakkara

I thought hosts play at home: Sangakkara

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday said he was surprised when he learnt that his side's last league fixture against New Zealand in the World Cup would be played in Mumbai and not at a home venue.

Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka's spirited chase

Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka's spirited chase

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Kumar Sangakkara remained unbeaten after a sparkling half-century as Sri Lanka responded well to the challenge of scoring 370 runs in four sessions in order to win the first Test against South Africa on Saturday.

Sangakkara takes blame for no-ball shame

Sangakkara takes blame for no-ball shame

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday took full responsibility for the 'no-ball' incident during his team's tri-series match against India and said his Board will take appropriate action if any player is found guilty.

Sangakkara under scanner for no-ball controversy?

Sangakkara under scanner for no-ball controversy?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Sri Lankan cricket board was examining stump microphone audios to determine whether captain Kumar Sangakkara or any of his team-mates had played a role in coaxing Suraj Randiv to bowl a 'no-ball' to prevent Virender Sehwag from scoring a century.

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

Sangakkara topples Gambhir to take top spot

Sangakkara topples Gambhir to take top spot

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara has regained the number one ranking among Test batsmen after scoring 130 not out on Friday to help draw the final test against Pakistan in Colombo.

'Hope no one questions Kohli's form now'

'Hope no one questions Kohli's form now'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy has silenced critics who questioned his form, according to his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma.

IPL slaps one-match ban on Sangakkara

IPL slaps one-match ban on Sangakkara

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

Kings XI Punjab skipper Kumar Sangakkara was slapped with a one-match ban and a hefty $50,000 fine, for the team's slow over-rate for the third time in the third edition of the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

For us it was a tour of what ifs: Sangakkara

For us it was a tour of what ifs: Sangakkara

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

Sri Lanka's captain offered an apt reason for Thursday's defeat, saying the game was lost when they failed to take advantage of the cheap dismissals of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar.

Sangakkara talks tough before Asia Cup final vs India

Sangakkara talks tough before Asia Cup final vs India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, however, insisted his team was not under any added pressure despite being beaten by the hosts by seven wickets in their final pool match.

Sangakkara, Jayawardene also for an early IPL exit

Sangakkara, Jayawardene also for an early IPL exit

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

After the reports of Sri Lankan skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan leaving the IPL to join the England-bound national team got rife, it is learned that former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are also packing their bags for an early exit.

Chahal, Shimron Complain To Sanga

Chahal, Shimron Complain To Sanga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and batter Shimron Hetmyer were clearly unhappy about something...

Sehwag, Sangakkara star in ICC's HIV/AIDS campaign

Sehwag, Sangakkara star in ICC's HIV/AIDS campaign

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

They may be rivals on the field of play, but India opener Virender Sehwag and Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara have joined together to star in a new 'Think Wise campaign' launched by the ICC on Tuesday, educating people about HIV/AIDS and how to avoid contracting the disease.

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.

Sangakkara, Mendis among SL players hurt in attack

Sangakkara, Mendis among SL players hurt in attack

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

TV footage showed gunmen with backpacks firing at the convoy as they fled from the scene, with several vehicles damaged and unexploded grenades lying around. None of the attackers were killed or captured, Lahore police chief Haji Habibur Rehman said

Record-breaker Sangakkara stars as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand

Record-breaker Sangakkara stars as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Kumar Sangakkara scored an unbeaten 113 and then returned to break the world record for the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in One-day internationals as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 34 runs in the seventh and final match in Wellington on Thursday.

Sri Lanka may not find another Murali: Sangakkara

Sri Lanka may not find another Murali: Sangakkara

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Thursday said any effort to find another Muttiah Murailtharan would prove futile as world cricket will never see a bowler like the fascinating off-spinner.

Lanka's bowling in slog overs worries Sangakkara

Lanka's bowling in slog overs worries Sangakkara

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Sri Lanka vice-captain Kumar Sangakkara said bowling in the slog overs is a worry for the team after India scored 105 runs in the last ten overs in the second ODI of the tri-series in Australia.

Sangakkara lavish massive praises on Samson

Sangakkara lavish massive praises on Samson

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'Sanju backed himself to get the job done, and he nearly did'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

From 'hope to history': Cricketing world explodes with joy as SA finally win major ICC title

It was strange even by usual standards: Sangakkara

It was strange even by usual standards: Sangakkara

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara showered encomiums on his teammates after they scored a comprehensive 97-run win over New Zealand in the first ODI of the Compaq Cup tri-series on Tuesday.

International cricket will return fulltime in Pakistan soon: Sangakkara

International cricket will return fulltime in Pakistan soon: Sangakkara

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Sangakkara lauded the steps that have been taken in Pakistan over the past few years to encourage teams and players to play in the country.

Fault lies with us, not the pitch or the toss: Sangakkara

Fault lies with us, not the pitch or the toss: Sangakkara

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara blamed his team for the heavy defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians in the IPL match in Sharjah on Tuesday, saying the fault did not lie with toss or pitch.

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Warner and Marsh are part of the Australian team which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka in June-July to play three T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.

Sangakkara joins Ponting, Jayasuriya to hold new records against India

Sangakkara joins Ponting, Jayasuriya to hold new records against India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Sri Lanka recovered from a batting collapse to win the Asia Cup One-Dayer against India on Friday after a super-century from Kumar Sangakkara. Here are the statistical highlights from that match played in Fatullah.

We can't just focus on Mahela or Sangakkara: Dhoni

We can't just focus on Mahela or Sangakkara: Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rated Sri Lanka as "a dangerous team" ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy second semi-final in Cardiff on Thursday, saying the Indian team is not just focusing on "a Mahela Jayawardene or a Kumar Sangakkara".

Morris knows he hasn't done the job for us, says Sangakkara

Morris knows he hasn't done the job for us, says Sangakkara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara said all-rounder Chris Morris knows that he has not done a good enough job in the last few games.

Sangakkara century leads Sri Lanka to stunning win

Sangakkara century leads Sri Lanka to stunning win

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Kumar Sangakkara celebrated his 350th one day international appearance with a career-best 169 on Saturday as Sri Lanka crushed South Africa by 180 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.