Kumar Sangakkara, the Lankan legend retires - Twitter Reactions
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Kumar Sangakkara, the Lankan legend retires: Twitter -Reactions: When India gave Sri Lanka a target a target of 413, on the 4th day in Colombo, each of us realised that we are going to see Kumar Sangakkara will walk out to bat one last time in his Cricket carrier to represent the Lankan lions. From the stands to the streets, from the Television screens to the office desks, everybody in Sri Lanka took a momentary pause to stand and applaud for Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara as he made his way out to the middle for one last time in national colours. The P Sara Oval was on its feet. The Indian team and the umpires lined up to give Sangakkara a guard of honour.
But much to everybody’s disappointment, and I include Indians in that Sanga just managed score 18 runs before being once again dismissed by R Ashwin. It was a small celebration from the Indians as they knew the occasion. They were quick to go and congratulate the master before he walked off. That ended a wonderful and memorable 15-year-old career. The fans were shocked in the stands. Wife Yehali, after being disappointed initially, recovered and managed a smile as Sanga raised his bat and waved to the crowd as he walked back for one final time. With the Sri Lankan flag in his hand, the famous Lankan fan Percy went on the field and congratulated Sanga.
Sangakkara without a doubt has been the most complete player to come out of the Lankan islands. His class and elegance were unmatched while his off field behaviour was exemplary. His personality was assuring and his presence was soothing. The social media was quick to acknowledge Sanga’s achievements and congratulate him on his fantastic career. Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
It wasn't to be in this match but what he was for SL cricket is some thing that you can't take away. Very proud of you mate. @KumarSanga2
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) August 23, 2015
Congrats @KumarSanga2 on an outstanding career. It was a pleasure playing against & with you mate.Have a fulfilling retired life:) #Legend
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 23, 2015
Sad end to a truly glittering career of a true legend of not just SL cricket but the game of cricket @KumarSanga2. Well played.
— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) August 23, 2015
A gentleman beyond the game well played @KumarSanga2 you are legend thank u for memories?✌️?
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) August 23, 2015
Guess the time comes for everyone but #Sangakkara can be proud because he enriched our game. #SLvsInd
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 23, 2015
Sri Lankan hero dismissed for one final time. Caught by a Tamil, bowled by a Tamil. Who said there are no fairy tale endings in sport?
— Suo Motu (@suo_motu) August 23, 2015
This has to be one of his greatest achievements as a batsman. #ThankYouSanga #SLVsInd pic.twitter.com/yWSQijMxmf
— Ananthasubramanian (@_chinmusic) August 23, 2015
Final moments of @KumarSanga2 Test career at PS Sara Oval #SLvInd #cricket pic.twitter.com/xCZUEkCRj5
— Blades Of Glory (@BladesOf_Glory) August 23, 2015
Huge respect from Indian players to Kumar Sangakkara as they pat on the back and shook hands as he left the field. pic.twitter.com/gYzR7mcaKI
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) August 23, 2015
Most 190+ scores in Tests
14 Sangakkara
12 Bradman
11 Lara
8 Jayawardene, Ponting, Tendulkar#INDvsSL— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) August 23, 2015
Kumar Sangakkara vs R Ashwin:
Balls faced-56
Runs scored-23
Dismissals-4
Avg-5.75
SR-41.07#SLvIND #INDvSL #ThankYouSanga— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) August 23, 2015
Big nail in the coffin.Ashwin gets Sanga cheaply again. Not quite what Sri Lankans wanted to see but it's been a truly great career. Respect
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 23, 2015
Cheers Sanga, you sit with the greats… #SLvIND #SangaSignsOff pic.twitter.com/Dm6TokOhhH
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) August 23, 2015
A last walk into the Dressing room #ThankYouSanga pic.twitter.com/XlL9pRupP1
— VITHU (@vithurshanan) August 23, 2015
The End.
Sri Lanka's greatest ever cricketer out for 18 in his last Test innings.
Thank you @KumarSanga2. #Legend pic.twitter.com/uOKiQaLHU8— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 23, 2015
@KumarSanga2,@MClarke23 you guys are the real&true role models 4 all of us.you guys will be missed good luck#respect#legends#truerolemodels#
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) August 23, 2015
#ThankYouSanga https://t.co/YKZrooJGsb
— Shiamak Unwalla (@ShiamakUnwalla) August 23, 2015
Sangakkara's..
First dismissal – 23 lbw Boje, Galle, July 20, 2000.
Last dismissal – 18 c Vijay b Ashwin, August 23, 2015.#ThankYouSanga— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) August 23, 2015
Well played @KumarSanga2. You have been a terrific ambassador for the game & a thorough gentleman. Warm welcome to the club of the Retired!
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 23, 2015
Thank you for all the love. Been my privilege to play for my country and in front of all the fans.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) August 23, 2015
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