How many double centuries are there in Sangakkara?
11 double-centuries
Kumar Sangakkara: The Sri Lankan batting great has 11 double-centuries, but he played far more matches – 134 – than Bradman did – 52.
Who has the most 200s in Test cricket?
DG Bradman
| Player | Span | 200s |
|---|---|---|
| DG Bradman (AUS) | 1928-1948 | 12 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL) | 2000-2015 | 11 |
| BC Lara (ICC/WI) | 1990-2006 | 9 |
| WR Hammond (ENG) | 1927-1947 | 7 |
Who is best batsman in Sri Lanka?
Top order batsman and former captain Kumar Sangakkara holds several Sri Lankan batting records as he has scored the most runs for Sri Lanka in Test cricket. He is also the record holder for the highest number of centuries as well as the highest number of half-centuries.
How many centuries has Kumar Sangakkara scored in international cricket?
Kumar Sangakkara has scored 63 international centuries. Kumar Sangakkara is a retired Sri Lankan cricketer and a former captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. He is a left-handed top-order batsman and plays as the wicket-keeper in One Day International (ODI) format of the game.
What are some mind-blowing facts about Kumar Sangakkara?
Sangakkara’s partnership with Mahela Jayawardene was the second most prolific in the history of Test cricket. Additionally, he holds the record for the most wicket keeping dismissals in ODI cricket. Sangakkara won the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2012 and won many other awards for both Test and ODI cricket.
Is Sangakkara a wicket-keeper?
As a player, Sangakkara was a left-handed top-order batsman and was also a wicket-keeper for a large proportion of his career. Sangakkara holds many Test records, having been the fastest, or joint-fastest (in terms of innings) to various run milestones in Test cricket.
How old was Sangakkara when he made his Test debut?
At the age of 22 Sangakkara made his Test debut on 20 July 2000, keeping wicket in the first fixture of a three-match series against South Africa.