A League Apart - The Best Cricketers Ever From Each Nation

Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara - Sri Lanka

As soon as he broke into the side at the age of 22, it was evident that Kumar Sangakkara was destined for greatness. One of the most technically sound and classy players, Sangakkara has been an ambassador of the game for a long time. He had the tendency to ease into strokes with elegance, with the cut and the pull coming naturally to him.

Sangakkara is hailed for his unmatched cricketing brain, and his sheer presence on the pitch with the bat could unnerve any bowler.

Adored by a huge fan following, Sri Lanka's top run scorer had the tendency to occupy the crease for longer periods in test cricket, frustrating bowlers. Having scored 63 centuries across all formats, Sangakkara has amassed 28016 runs.