Career Snapshot

Kumar Sangakkara Career Snapshot

Use the career snapshot, peak years, and legacy context to understand how great Kumar Sangakkara was and where the historical authority comes from.

Career runs
28,016
Centuries
63
Highest score
N/A
Average
57.40
Era
2000-2015
Peak period
2005-2009

Derived from the career span and strongest phase fit.

Peak role
Wicketkeeper-batter

One of the standout wicketkeeper-batters of his era.

Peak highlight
Sri Lanka ke greatest run-scorers mein top tier status hasil kiya

At his peak, Kumar Sangakkara was a reliable run source capable of controlling major innings.

Peak Years

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Peak Period: 2005-2009

Highlight: Sri Lanka ke greatest run-scorers mein top tier status hasil kiya

Role: Wicketkeeper-batter

At his peak, Kumar Sangakkara was a reliable run source capable of controlling major innings.

Legacy impact: Kumar Sangakkara remains a reference point for Sri Lanka batting quality, longevity, and big-match expectation.

Compared To Peers

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Mahela Jayawardene -> Kumar Sangakkara owns the stronger best-format average (57.40 vs 49.84).
MS Dhoni -> Kumar Sangakkara owns the stronger best-format average (57.40 vs 50.57).

Context That Matters

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Role
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter legend
Best format
Test
Career span
2000-2015
Legacy impact
Kumar Sangakkara remains a reference point for Sri Lanka batting quality, longevity, and big-match expectation.

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