'I just knew when he's going to get out'
Kumar Sangakkara's father, Kshema, writes in the Indian Express about being his son's 'harshest critic', their debates ranging from cricket to politics, and why Sanga should take up golfing
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Aug-2015
Kumar Sangakkara's father, Kshema, writes in the Indian Express about being his son's 'harshest critic', their debates ranging from cricket to politics, and why Sanga should take up golfing seriously
For the world, Kumar was this venerated technician. But in my opinion, he never reached that level. He could have done so much better with the skills he had. Everybody speaks about his average being in the same league of Graeme Pollock and Garry Sobers, but Kumar could have done better. He too often let bowlers dismiss him rather than them having to get him out.
If you truly consider yourself to be a world-class batsman, you should be able to do that. Kumar did well, don't get me wrong. But did he achieve his true potential? I don't think so.