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Sangakkara 11th double flattens NZ

Kumar Sangakkara smashed his 11th double-century, one short of Don Bradman's record 12, to transform the 143-run deficit at the start of the day into a game-changing 135-run lead

04-Jan-2015•The Report by Devashish Fuloria

Jayawardene will 'miss the music the most'

Mahela Jayawardene prepared for his final ODI in Colombo, against England on Tuesday, by saying it was the rhythms from the stands that he would miss the most

15-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sangakkara firm over ODI retirement

Despite a strong year in the format, Kumar Sangakkara remained firm on his decision to retire after the World Cup, stating that he did not wish to "take up the spot of another player"

13-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sangakkara hundred secures series

A masterful century from Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka wrap up the ODI series against England with a thumping 90-run victory in Pallekele

13-Dec-2014•The Report by George Dobell

Sangakkara agonises over Surrey interest

Kumar Sangakkara is in advanced talks with Surrey about a county stint in 2015, but will not make a firm commitment until he decides on his Test future

07-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka canter to 2-0 series lead

England presented Sri Lanka with the sort of run chase that Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene could have supervised in their sleep.

29-Nov-2014•The Report by David Hopps

Sangakkara asked to delay Test retirement

Kumar Sangakkara's Test future remains undecided after Sri Lanka's selectors implored him to reconsider his decision to retire from all formats after the 2015 World Cup

21-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Player comments upset Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed alarm at Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara's statements to media regarding team selection, and has said the players' comments revealed Sri Lanka's plans

13-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka shuffle squad for final two ODIs

Four Sri Lanka players, including Kumar Sangakkara, will be replaced in the squad for the two final ODIs against India, as the selectors seek to test fringe players with the World Cup on the horizon

08-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Johnson, Sangakkara lead ICC awards nominees

Mitchell Johnson and Kumar Sangakkara are in contention to win the ICC's Cricketer of the Year award for a second time after the 2014 shortlists were announced

05-Nov-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Win would be 'fitting farewell' for Jayawardene - Sangakkara

The Sri Lanka team had spoken about keeping emotions in check in Mahela Jayawardene's final match, but they will relish the chance to bid him farewell with a 2-0 series win, Kumar Sangakkara said

17-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

Sangakkara regains No. 1 ranking

Kumar Sangakkara is once again the No. 1 Test batsman in the world following his double-century in Galle. His 221 helped Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first Test

11-Aug-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Keeping to Murali prepared me for Ajmal - Sangakkara

Years of keeping wicket to Muttiah Muralitharan and plain good vibes have been behind Kumar Sangakkara's ability to mute Saeed Ajmal and succeed against the Pakistan attack, the batsman said after hitting his 10th double-hundred

09-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

'Objective is to win at all costs' - Sangakkara

Sri Lanka have not lost a Test series at home to South Africa since 1993. If they are to protect that record, the final day of the tour has to be about all-out attack, says Kumar Sangakkara

27-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

South Africa set for final-day spin inquisition

Sri Lanka rattled along at well over four an over to set a target of 369 and give themselves well over three sessions to bowl out South Africa

27-Jul-2014•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

Plunkett and Broad rattle through Sri Lanka

Stuart Broad became the first England bowler to take two hat-tricks in Test cricket, and only the fourth bowler of all time, as England tore through Sri Lanka's lower order on the opening day of the Headingley Test.

20-Jun-2014•The Report by David Hopps

Sangakkara savours emotional landmark

Kumar Sangakkara's day three hundred at Lord's was the result of technical adjustment and unwavering focus, according to Sangakkara and the man who celebrated with him on the pitch, when he moved to triple figures

14-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Lord's

Sangakkara milestone leads Sri Lanka reply

Kumar Sangakkara had never made a Test century at Lord's; he has now and judging by his reaction he will cherish it forever

14-Jun-2014•The Report by David Hopps

Sangakkara likens Pietersen to Malinga

Kumar Sangakkara likened the England team's differences with Kevin Pietersen to Lasith Malinga's presence in the Sri Lanka team, as he contemplated playing an England side without Pietersen in the Tests

09-Jun-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sangakkara applies sleeper hold to Sussex

Watching Kumar Sangakkara bat could never be described as a chore but his grit was of material value to Durham as they quietly applied the sleeper hold to Sussex for their fourth draw of the season.

14-May-2014•Alan Gardner at Hove

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