The most prolific batsman of the 21st century — 12,400 Test runs, four consecutive ODI centuries and the finest combination of batting and keeping in cricket history.
Kumar Sangakkara is the most prolific batsman of the 21st century and the finest combination player in cricket history. He scored 12,400 Test runs at an average of 57.40 — the highest average in Test history among those who played 100 or more matches. His four consecutive centuries at the 2015 Cricket World Cup is the only time any player has scored four consecutive international hundreds.
He scored four consecutive centuries at the 2015 World Cup — the only player in history to achieve four consecutive international centuries at a single tournament.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2014 (T20)
- 12,400 Test runs, average 57.40
- 4 consecutive World Cup centuries (unique)