Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara is a retired Sri Lankan international cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen and wicket-keepers of all time. He is a former captain of the Sri Lankan national team. Sangakkara is newsworthy because Virat Kohli recently surpassed his career total of 28,068 runs across all formats of international cricket, making Kohli the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket history, behind Sachin Tendulkar. This achievement highlights Sangakkara's significant contributions to the sport and provides a benchmark against which current players are measured. While retired, his legacy as a prolific run-scorer and influential figure in cricket remains relevant, as evidenced by his continued presence in discussions surrounding batting records and achievements.