Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara

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Kumar Sangakkara, an elegant left-hander and increasingly accomplished wicket keeper, burst on to the international scene during the Singer Series against South Africa and Pakistan in July 2000 after attracting the attention of the national selectors with his A-team performances. Since then he has established himself in the Test team at the number three position, compiling four Test centuries and averaging 77.23 in 11 matches during the 2001-02 season to become the FICA Young Player of the Year. Predominantly a back-foot player, he struggled during a 3-Test series in England but has had success in South Africa with the A team in 1998 and national side in 2000-01. Academically minded, with deep passion for English literature, he continues to study law at Colombo University during rare breaks in the international cricket calendar. Schooled at Trinity College in Kandy, he excelled in a variety of sports to become an all-island champion in both badminton and tennis. Already touted as a future national captain.