Published: Aug 25, 2015, 01:56 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 25, 2015, 01:56 PM (IST)
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took to Twitter and thanked Kumar Sangakkara for all that he has given to the game. It was Ashwin who spoiled the ‘Sanga party’ by scalping the Lankan legend every time he walked out to the middle in the 2015 series against India. [Also Read: Kumar Sangakkara all geared up for his second innings]
But Ashwin set aside his achievements and paid a beautiful compliment to Sangakkara, “You are a Lankan legend. Was an emotional affair yesterday. You have enriched this great game for 15 years,continue to do so.” [Also Read: Video: Gavaskar welcomes Sangakkara to the elite club of ‘former cricketers’]
It’s not often that an player from the opposing team of hardened pros gets so emotional. But then Sangakkara is a special player and a special human being. [Also Read: Poll: Is Kumar Sangakkara the most impactful Sri Lankan cricketer?]
@KumarSanga2:You are a Lankan Legend,was an emotional affair yesterday.You have enriched this great game for 15 years,continue to do so.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) August 25, 2015
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