Kumar Sangakkara does a Steve Smith!

Kumar Sangakkara has been the backbone of Sri Lankan cricket for more than a decade. With the bat, undoubtedly he is the island nation’s greatest batsman but his prowess isn’t limited to the willow. For years, he has been a dependable wicket-keeper and has displayed incredible pieces of athleticism.

In December 2014, in a One-Day International (ODI) against England, Sangakkara once again exhibited an incredibly smart move behind the stumps. Chasing a big total, England were in constant look-out for runs. Ravi Bopara had smacked Rangana Herath for a six and now attempted to play a paddle sweep this time. Sangakkara, brilliantly anticipated Bopara’s shot and moved left, the moment the English batsman played the ball. It seemed a good shot, but Sangakkara by then had almost moved to a close leg-slip position to come in the ball’s way. He completed the catch just at the edge of the playing strip.

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The catch did remind everyone of Steve Smith’s catch to dismiss Fawad Alam in UAE, where the smart Australian cricketer made a similar move from first slip to leg-slip to execute a brilliant catch off the bowling of Xavier Doherty.