If you are an avid cricket fan then you must know about one of the best cricketers of Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara. There are several reasons as to why he is considered great cricketer amongst his peers. If you look at his records then they are enough to tell you about his presence which helps his team through tough times. Whenever the cricket team of Sri Lanka needed him to perform he was there to score the required runs. He even led his team to the finals of the world cup but cannot get their hands on it.
Well, you might be happy to know that Kumar Sangakkara has added another milestone to his name. He has been announced as the first non-British President of MCC. The announcement was made by the current President of MCC, Anthony Wrefoird at the General Meeting. This is very interesting news for the fans of the sportsmen. It is also a big achievement for the Sri Lankan players who will aim to perform better.
When does his presidency tenure starts?
You might be wondering as to when does Kumar Sangakkara starts his Presidency at the MCC. Well, his 1-year tenure starts from 1st of October, 2019 which will help in boosting the spirit of cricket. As you already know that the MCC is the biggest cricket club in the country and it will make cricket more popular in Sri Lanka. You might know about the involvement the cricketer with the club from way back in 2011.
What are some of the biggest achievements of his life?
The fact that he has been selected twice as the Wisden Cricketers of the Year is enough for any cricketer to be signified as a legend. He has won multiple awards regarding his performance in cricket which shows how important for his team. His involvement in cricket leads his team to the finals of the world cup. In 2016, he was rated as the Greatest ODI players of all time by a poll conducted in Australia. He is also the highest ODI run scorer in the history of Sri Lankan cricket. He has over 28,000 runs combined in all the three formats which are the proof enough of his form and class.
Why Cowdrey Lecture has a great influence?
The Cowdrey Lecture plays great importance for the Sri Lankan cricket. In 2011, he became the youngest cricketer to give the lecture at the MCC at Lords. In the one hour long speech he spoke about several issues related to the Sri Lankan cricket board. He spoke about the corruption and misuse of power by the few people in the higher authorities. After his speech, he was praised by several people about his involvement and dedication to the cricket. It is considered as the most important speech in the history of cricket.
Why is this considered a great achievement?
After the speech at Marylebone Cricket Club at Lords, an investigation was started regarding the speech. There are some harsh comments made by government officials. But it plays an important part in improving the quality of cricket. After his role in the cricket, Kumar Sangakkara also became the brand ambassador of Anti-narcotics program. He was given the appointment letter by the office of the president. MCC plays a vital role in setting the laws of cricket which help in regulating the game in a proper manner. Since the MCC club founded way back in 1787, Kumar Sangakkara is the only non-British president.
Information about the Playing Skill of Kumar Sangakkara
In the year 2015, Kumar Sangakkara announces his retirement from test cricket as well. His retirement was done in a special way and in the presence of the President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka which is quite an achievement for any player. His former batting partner and friend Mahela Jayawardene was also available at his farewell. He is also one of the fastest cricketers to reach the 10,000 run milestones. He has several centuries and half-centuries in his name. He was a wicket keeper batsmen which proves his worth in the cricket. These are some of the few achievements about the life of Kumar Sangakkara. You might be happy to know that he is still involved with the cricket. He has also made his commentatory debut in 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. After that, he has been a regular commentator in many international cricket events. You can see a tremendous amount of record created by him which is still intact and cannot be broken in the near future.
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