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	Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara : Stats, Pics, Articles, Interviews and Milestones - Cricketfundas.com
		Sri Lanka are fortunate to have some one like Kumar Sangakkara, who is as good as any top order batsman and is as good as any wicket keeper on his day.
		Sangakkara provides the extra edge to the Sri Lankan side with his double role as wicket keeper-specialist batsman.
		Sangakkara is also a good timer, and also plays the big shots with ease.
	www.cricketfundas.com /kumarasangakkara.html (547 words)

	indya.com Cricket: Sri Lanka Tour - I was a bit nervous: Sangakkara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sangakkara, who was on 93 when last man Muttiah Muralitharan came in, hit 105 not out in the first Test against India as his team moved to the brink of victory.
		Sangakkara was struggling for runs coming into the test but vindicated the faith shown in his selection ahead of experienced Romesh Kaluwitharana.
		Sangakkara, who was dismissed for 98 in South Africa and for 95 against England in Sri Lanka's last two Test series, this time looked certain to be stranded in the 90s.
	www.indya.com /srilankatour/news/1608sangakkara.htm (320 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| today Sangakkara ton floors SA
		Sangakkara, who pierced the packed off-side field time and again, gave Jayawardene enough time to bat himself in, and the vice captain responded well by continuing his fine form after compiling 237 in the first Test in Galle.
		Sangakkara and Jayawardene milked the hapless bowling for close to two sessions, but were both lucky to escape with a chance each.
		Sangakkara was let off by Jacques Kallis at slip off seamer Shaun Pollock when on 57, while wicketkeeper Mark Boucher failed to latch on to a difficult catch from Jayawardene off left-arm spinner Nicky Boje when the batsman was on 16.
	sport.iafrica.com /news/340618.htm (618 words)

	SABCnews.com - sport/cricket
		Kumar Sangakkara scored his sixth test hundred as Sri Lanka posted 303 for three on the first day of the second test against South Africa today.
		Sangakkara, playing as a specialist batsman in the series, was 157 not out after sharing in important partnerships with Sanath Jayasuriya (43) and Mahela Jayawardene.
		Sangakkara, who passed 3 000 runs earlier in the day, stroked two boundaries in the penultimate over to carry Sri Lanka past 300 and himself past 150 for the third time.
	www.sabcnews.com /sport/cricket/0,2172,85525,00.html (443 words)

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		Sangakkara was well supported by fifties from Koushal Lokuarachchi and Mahela Jayawardene as Sri Lanka posted 309 for 7.
		Sangakkara walked in with the packed house abuzz with anticipation after Mortaza had given Bangladesh a fine start with the wicket of Upul Tharanga in just the fifth ball of the match.
		Sangakkara might have been the less conspicuous partner but his value at the other end shouldn't be under-estimated.
	www.cric8.com /news.asp?N06276 (912 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Kumar Sangakkara takes off for a run as Heath Streak falls on his follow-through during the second Asia XI vs Africa XI ODI, in Durban, on Saturday.
		Durban: Kumar Sangakkara led Asia XI’s batting revival with a stylish 61 to help his team post 267 for seven in the second one-day International against Africa XI on Saturday.
		Sangakkara, in particular, made the most of the short square boundaries using the cut and pull strokes to good effect.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1050821/asp/sports/story_5138113.asp (357 words)

	Sangakkara fined for bat abuse in Karachi Test
		Karachi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara 30 percent of his match fee for throwing his bat after being dismissed in the second innings of the second Test against Pakistan.
		"Sangakkara was found violating the ICC code of conduct when he threw his bat," match referee Jeff Crowe said after the match on Monday.
		Sangakkara had made a defiant 138 to help erase a first innings deficit of 270 runs, but his wicket sparked a middle order collapse that eventually led to Sri Lanka losing the second Test.
	thatscricket.oneindia.in /2004/test_series/pak-sl/0211sangakkara.html (201 words)

	Intel(ligent) Inside - Sangakkara
		As he stroked his way to his 200, Sangakkara's face was the picture of effortlessness, which broke into a smiling visage for a few minutes.
		Sangakkara had sport written all over him, as he was born into a family that were sporty.
		Nothing deterred young Sangakkara as he pursued cricket his love, but closely vying with cricket was his talent for tennis.
	thatscricket.oneindia.in /columnists/trishna/1208trishna.html (650 words)

	CNNSI.com - Cricket - Sangakkara blasts double century, Sri Lanka on top - Thursday March 07, 2002 09:43 AM
		Sangakkara's double century was the first in Pakistan in four years since Australian Mark Taylor scored 334 not out in 1998.
		Sangakkara was the sixth wicket-keeper batsman in test history to score a double century and was just two short of Zimbabwean Andy Flower's record of 232 made against India two years ago.
		Sangakkara, whose previous test best was 140 against the West Indies last year, then put on 173 runs with Jayawardene (68) in equal time.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /cricket/news/2002/03/07/pk_sl_copy2_ap (749 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| today Proteas face uphill task
		Sangakkara, 157 overnight, continued in the same vein to hit some lovely shots on either side of the pitch.
		Sangakkara has now converted three of his six centuries into double-tons, having already crossed the 200-run mark against Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
		Sangakkara, who survived a chance on Wednesday, was lucky to be let off once again as Pollock failed to latch on to a difficult return catch when the batsman was on 177.
	sport.iafrica.com /news/340802.htm (408 words)

	Sangakkara puts SL on top - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Kumar Sangakkara scored his sixth Test hundred as Sri Lanka posted 303 for three on the first day of the second Test against South Africa on Wednesday.
		Sangakkara, playing as a specialist batsman in the series, was 157 not out after sharing in important partnerships with Sanath Jayasuriya (43) and Mahela Jayawardena.
		Sangakkara and Jayawardena shared a record 192-run third-wicket stand for Sri Lanka against South Africa, surpassing the 168 they scored at Durban in 2000.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/aug122004/sp2.asp (295 words)

	Sri Lanka Today - Independent Sri Lankan News Source. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sangakkara and Atapattu have a wealth of experience to fall back on, especially when it comes to playing at home.
		But it was only after they had 100 on the board, and Sangakkara 50 to his name, that the aggressive shots were unveiled.
		Sangakkara decided to take on the part-time bowlers, especially Narsingh Deonarine, and the runs started to flow more freely.
	www.srilankatoday.com /read.asp?newsID=377 (820 words)

	Kumar Sangakkara, Cricket World Cup Player Profiles
		Profile: Kumar Sangakkara is one of famous names in the history of Sri Lankan cricket.
		Sangakkara is considered to be one of the fine wicketkeepers Sri Lanka has ever had.
		Kumar Sangakkara has appeared at only one World Cup in 2003.
	www.mapsofworld.com /cricket/world-cup-2007/world-cup-teams/sri-lanka-team/kumar-sangakkara.html (208 words)

	Sangakkara leads fightback - Cricket - www.theage.com.au
		Sangakkara would have been grateful as he was into bat just 15 minutes after Sri Lanka finished nearly nine hours in the field.
		Sangakkara was lucky to survive a strong leg before wicket by Shane Warne when he was on 66 but otherwise both he and Atapattu had no qualms in dealing with Warne - until Sangakkara lost his cool 10 overs from stumps.
		A short ball from Warne begged to be hit to the boundary but Sangakkara lofted it to Jason Gillespie at long-on and was out for 74 and was cursing himself all the way back to the pavilion over the wasted opportunity.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/07/10/1089000395447.html (580 words)

	Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Kumar Sangakkara
		Within months of breaking into the side at 22, Kumar Sangakkara became one of Sri Lanka's most influential players: a highly talented left-handed strokemaker, a slick wicketkeeper, a sharp-eyed strategist and an even sharper-tongued sledger, capable of riling even the most unflappable characters.
		At the outset he was happier on the back foot but a fierce work ethic and a deep interest in the theory of batsmanship helped him round off his game, and he is now as comfortable driving through the covers as cutting behind point.
		Stuart Broad appeals for the wicket of Kumar Sangakkara
	content-aus.cricinfo.com /srilanka/content/player/50710.html (811 words)

	Murali strikes after Sangakkara's ton deflates Pakistan
		Kumar Sangakkara struck a superb century as Sri Lanka set Pakistan a daunting 458-run target on the fourth day of the first Test here.
		Sangakkara, who was on 77 in his team's overnight total of 242-2, smashed 22 fours in his 326-ball knock.
		Sangakkara's innings ended when he mistimed a sweep off spinner Malik and was caught by skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq at mid-wicket.
	www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=115829 (571 words)

	Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Kumar Sangakkara
		Within months of breaking into the side at 22, Kumar Sangakkara became one of Sri Lanka's most influential players: a highly talented left-handed strokemaker, a slick wicketkeeper, a sharp-eyed strategist and an even sharper-tongued sledger, capable of riling even the most unflappable characters.
		At the outset he was happier on the back foot but a fierce work ethic and a deep interest in the theory of batsmanship helped him round off his game, and he is now as comfortable driving through the covers as cutting behind point.
		Kumar Sangakkara and Chaminda Vaas celebrate a rare wicket
	content-usa.cricinfo.com /srilanka/content/player/50710.html (689 words)

	rediff.com: cricket channel - Atapattu anchors Lanka on day 1
		With Kumar Sangakkara (58) and Aravinda de Silva (56 not out) as his main allies, Atapattu guided Sri Lanka to 221 for two at the close.
		After his side won the toss on a slow, dusty pitch expected to turn significantly as the match progresses, Atapattu put on 92 for the second wicket with Sangakkara and added 111 in an unbroken third wicket stand with de Silva.
		Atapattu, showing great concentration and resolve, has faced 286 balls and hit eight fours while Sangakkara stroked his runs off 125 deliveries and the veteran de Silva, who narrowly survived a run out on 47, hit six fours and one six in 120 balls.
	www.rediff.com /cricket/2001/feb/22lanka.htm (288 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Kumar Sangakkara, who remained not out on 100 against Pakistan, in Sharjah Friday.
		Earlier, Sangakkara hit 100 not out to ensure a respectable score for the Lankans after skipper Sanath Jayasuriya won the toss and elected to bat.
		Sangakkara kept them going despite the regular loss of wickets at the other end.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1030405/asp/sports/story_1843664.asp (301 words)

	Sangakkara ton boosts Sri Lanka in deciding one-dayer
		Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara raises his bat after scoring a century in the deciding one-dayer against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Saturday.
		Vice captain Kumar Sangakkara struck a superb century as Sri Lanka scored an imposing 309-7 in the final one-day international against Bangladesh.
		Sangakkara's 109 here on Saturday put Sri Lanka in a strong position to wrap up the three-match series which is level 1-1 after their shock four-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Bogra on Wednesday.
	archive.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=109730 (401 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 399 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Kumar Sangakkara warmed up for an upcoming two-Test series with a solid ton for Sri Lankan Board President's XI against the touring West Indians here on Sunday.
		Left-handed Sangakkara slammed 109 as the home side declared at 382-9 in the two-day practice game which ended in a draw at the Nondescripts ground.
		Sangakkara's hundred came off 147 deliveries with 12 fours and a six.
	www.thedailystar.net /2005/07/11/d50711041543.htm (133 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sport
		Kumar Sangakkara today scored a brilliant century to put Sri Lanka firmly in control of the second Test against the West Indies after a rain-interrupted third day.
		Sangakkara extended his third-wicket partnership with Mahela Jayawardene (43) to 98 from 179 balls before Jermaine Lawson struck twice in his opening over of the day.
		Squad: Marvan Atapattu (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Upul Tharanga, Tillekeratne Dilshan, Russel Arnold, Chaminda Vaas, Upul Chandana, Muttiah Muralitharan, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Lokuhettige, Dilhara Fernando, Farveez Maharoof, Lasith Malinga.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2005/20050725/sports.htm (4578 words)

	Sangakkara helps Sri Lanka seal one-day series -DAWN - Sport; February 26, 2006
		Sangakkara struck 109 as his side amassed 309 for seven in their 50 overs before the hosts, seeking their first-ever ODI series victory, fell short at 231 for nine.
		But Sangakkara and Jayawardene steadied the boat with a solid stand before Jayawardene, who faced 56 balls and hit eight fours, was caught and bowled by Mohammad Rafique.
		Sangakkara reached his fifth one-day century when Rafique claimed his third victim as he ended the wicketkeeper’s 125-ball vigil by knocking over his stumps.
	www.dawn.com /2006/02/26/spt1.htm (432 words)

	CNN.com - Sangakkara sets up Sri Lankan bid - Mar 29, 2006
		The 28-year-old Sangakkara, who became the seventh Sri Lankan to score more than 4,000 Test runs on Tuesday, cracked 23 boundaries during a ninth Test century that spanned seven and a half hours.
		Sangakkara had been content to play the anchor role while Jayawardene attacked, but the loss of his captain encouraged him to adopt a more aggressive approach.
		Sangakkara eventually departed as he searched for quick runs prior to the declaration and skied a catch off spinner Shoaib Malik.
	edition.cnn.com /rssclick/2006/SPORT/03/29/cricket.test/?... (560 words)

	Srilanka archive at Cricket Information
		Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara (born 27 October 1977 at Matale) is a left hand batsman, batting in the third position of the Sri Lankan attack.
		Sangakkara has under his belt three other double centuries in Test cricket, and just one of his nine completed centuries has been less than 138, reflecting that Sangakkara has good concentration levels even after he reaches a century.
		Sangakkara is also known for his quirky soundbites and propensity to engage in verbal sledging with opponents.
	www.gii.in /cricket/category/srilanka (3700 words)

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		A part of the new-wave generation of cricketers who thrive on aggressiveness and a no-compromise attitude, Kumar Sangakkara broke into the Sri Lanka national team at the age of 22.
		Known for his histrionics as a sledger, Kumar Sangakkara has changed the way people perceive Sri Lankan cricketers.
	travour.com /icc-cricket-world-cup-2007-west-indies/famous-world-cricketers/kumar-sangakkara.html (363 words)

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