News for 'Kumar Sangakkara'

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Since making debut in 2009, Angelo Mathews has turned up in 118 Tests, scoring 8167 runs -- the third-highest tally for Sri Lanka.

Emotional farewell for Sangakkara in Galle

Emotional farewell for Sangakkara in Galle

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The Sri Lankan supporters and players present at the Galle International stadium gave a fitting farewell to Kumar Sangakkara.

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli is the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.

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 appointed Kings XI Punjab skipper

Sangakkara appointed Kings XI Punjab skipper

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Ending days of speculation, Kumar Sangakkara on Friday replaced Yuvraj Singh as the captain of the Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab but insisted that the Indian left-hander would remain the side's "most important" player.

Clarke salutes 'world class' Sangakkara

Clarke salutes 'world class' Sangakkara

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

The World Cup will be the last assignment for Kumar Sangakkara in One-Day Internationals and the Sri Lankan left-hander has ensured he will sign off on a high, at least on the personal front.

Rajasthan Royals to continue with Sangakkara in dual role

Rajasthan Royals to continue with Sangakkara in dual role

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Kumar Sangakkara will continue to serve in the dual role of Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach,

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.

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Rajasthan Royals have launched a special 'Pink Promise' campaign to celebrate International Women's Day, featuring an all-pink jersey for their match against Mumbai Indians.

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Sangakkara, who was appointed the first non-British president of prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) earlier this month, expressed shock at the communal riots in the island nation.

Dhoni, Sangakkara bat for AIDS awareness

Dhoni, Sangakkara bat for AIDS awareness

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, his South African counterpart Graeme Smith and Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara are taking part in an ICC-promoted AIDS awareness campaign in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup in Barbados.

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sangakkara will be responsible for overseeing the entire cricketing ecosystem of Royal's franchise including coaching structure, auction plans, and team strategy

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara hailed India's 15-member side for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and called it an "extremely strong" squad.

Sangakkara scintillates

Sangakkara scintillates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

A career-best unbeaten 138 by wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara marked the revival of Sri Lankan batting fortunes.

Sangakkara asked to review retirement: Reports

Sangakkara asked to review retirement: Reports

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara has been asked to review his retirement plans after he had told national selectors in April of hanging up his boots post the 2015 World Cup in Australia.

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is the 15th player to go past the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket.

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday announced its decision to recommend former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara for a second term as president due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The former wicketkeeper-batsman had became the first non-British President of the club after he assumed office on October 1 last year.

'Absolutely insane!': Tendulkar, Lara hail Vaibhav's historic ton

'Absolutely insane!': Tendulkar, Lara hail Vaibhav's historic ton

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket as he fired Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

'His mother has been ill': Sangakkara hails McCoy's commitment

'His mother has been ill': Sangakkara hails McCoy's commitment

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Kumar Sangakkara was all praise for West Indies' Obed McCoy's 'superb commitment'.

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.

Sangakkara fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

Sangakkara fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the sixth One-Day International against England in Pallekele on Saturday.

PHOTOS: A tribute to Sangakkara as he walks into sunset

PHOTOS: A tribute to Sangakkara as he walks into sunset

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Kumar Sangakkara, who rose to become one of the greatest Sri Lankan to have played the game, walked out to bat for one final time in international cricket amid a standing ovation at the P Sara Oval and guard of honour by the visiting Indian team.

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kumar Sangakkara will continue at the franchise.

Sangakkara given guard of honour by Team India

Sangakkara given guard of honour by Team India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Coming in to bat after the fall of opener Dimuth Karunaratne in their first innings of the second Test, Sangakkara jogged in at the P Sara Oval with the home team placed a 1/1 in reply to India's 1st innings total of 393 all out.

Selfless Sangakkara's decision shocking

Selfless Sangakkara's decision shocking

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Kumar Sangakkara did the unthinkable. In an unprecedented move on Sunday the Sri Lankan decided to pull himself out of the Deccan Chargers playing XI ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium, this despite of the fact that he is the captain of the side.

Sangakkara doubtful for India tour

Sangakkara doubtful for India tour

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Experienced Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara has been rendered a doubtful starter for the five-match ODI series against India due to a back injury.

'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

Sangakkara appointed Sri Lanka captain

Sangakkara appointed Sri Lanka captain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed Sri Lanka captain, the selectors confirmed on Wednesday. Sangakkara, 31, the vice-captain since 2006, was the obvious heir apparent to Mahela Jayawardene, who stepped down after the recent Pakistan tour which was abandoned when gunmen attacked the team bus on the way to the stadium in Lahore.

Sangakkara meets with SLC, thrashes out CLT20 row

Sangakkara meets with SLC, thrashes out CLT20 row

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Senior batsman Kumar Sangakkara and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket met on Monday to sort out differences arising after the board questioned the former captain's loyalty towards the country ahead of the upcoming Champions League Twenty20.

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.

Sangakkara, Jayawardene pay rich tributes to Malinga

Sangakkara, Jayawardene pay rich tributes to Malinga

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Former Sri Lanka skippers Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on compatriot Lasith Malinga after the fast bowler announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka Cricket congratulates Sangakkara

Sri Lanka Cricket congratulates Sangakkara

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday congratulated senior player Kumar Sangakkara on being named the International Cricketer of the Year 2012 by the Wisden Almanack.

PHOTOS: Rare tears for Sangakkara in emotional farewell ceremony

PHOTOS: Rare tears for Sangakkara in emotional farewell ceremony

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara fought back tears in an emotional farewell where the country's President Maithripala Sirisena stumped him by offering the High Commissioner's post to United Kingdom, in Colombo, on Monday.

Zaheer, Swann challenged me the most: Sangakkara

Zaheer, Swann challenged me the most: Sangakkara

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin might have dismissed Kumar Sangakkara in his last four innings, but the legendary cricketer rated veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan as one of the most dangerous bowlers he has faced during his 15-year long illustrious career.

Sangakkara to bid adieu to cricket during home series

Sangakkara to bid adieu to cricket during home series

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara will end his international career at the P Sara Oval in August.

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.

Sangakkara flays ICC rankings

Sangakkara flays ICC rankings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said rankings need to be fairly done. 'A fair FTP is the first step towards having proper rankings.'