Watch: Indian team bids Sangakkara an emotional goodbye
Watch: Indian team bids Sangakkara an emotional goodbye: The world saw Kumar Sangakkara on the cricket field for the very last time today, as he bids goodbye to the international cricket, following the 2nd Test against India at Colombo. Dismissed on 32 and 18 in both the innings of his last Test. Sanga was foxed fourth time in the 4 innings he played in this series by Indian offie Ravichandran Ashwin.
Sanga, walked off the ground to a standing ovation, teary eyed; receiving an applause and an emotional goodbye from the opponents. The legends’ walk from the crease to the pavilion was an emotional affair; it must have been an eternity for the Sri Lankan warrior to walk back from the field knowing he will never step back in as a player. The celebration that followed Sanga’s wicket was rather a brief one as what lay ahead of it was the innings and contribution of the man who was walking away from the crease for the very last time.
The entire Indian team came on to congratulate, appreciate and pat the back of this unsung hero of Sri Lankan cricket. Thanking the legend for his contribution to the game.
Skipper Virat Kohli was followed by his team who came running to bid goodbye to the retiring legend, Sanga who has been a name to look up to for many in the cricket fraternity. The words from the Indian team were followed by cheers from all around the stadium, with waving of flag and damp eyes from the crowd. A smiling Sangakkara retires, as a real gentleman of the game; who is loved by every cricket fan and respected as a cricketer around the world.
Sangakkara had announced his retirement after the 2nd Test during the 3-match Test series which the levels 1-1, after India dominated and beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the 2nd Test, Sangakkara’s farewell Test at the SSC in Colombo.
The gesture by Virat Kohli & Co. shows just why cricket is still referred as a gentleman’s sport and what exactly is the proudly talked about spirit of cricket.
Watch: Indian team bids Sangakkara an emotional goodbye
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