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A wizard, a star

An undisputed legend who mastered cricket's most difficult discipline - not least its mental aspects

27-Jan-2009•Kumar Sangakkara

Exemplary to the end

Exemplary to the end

He may have been the least successful of the great modern trio, but his worth ought to be measured by how he raised the bar for Indian spin

12-Dec-2008•Kumar Sangakkara

Silk and steel

Silk and steel

With the bat in hand, Sourav Ganguly was all immaculate timing and delicate touches. As captain, he toughened India up, made them believe they could win against anyone

14-Nov-2008•Kumar Sangakkara

The sorcerer

The sorcerer

His deception and the ability to test every part of a batsman's game made Wasim Akram truly great

The spectacular Mr Lara

The spectacular Mr Lara

When he was batting, grace and style were paramount, and anything seemed possible: there was no greater sight in cricket

30-Oct-2008•Kumar Sangakkara

Beyond legendary

Beyond legendary

He has played for two decades, carrying the hopes of a nation, and done it with grace and class. Tendulkar has transcended every other cricket hero there is

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