Published: Aug 24, 2015, 06:26 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 24, 2015, 06:26 PM (IST)
August 24, 2015, will be remembered as an emotional day for world cricket as a legend of the game, Kumar Sangakkara walked out from it. Ishara S Kodikara of Getty Images captured a beautiful moment shared between the legend and one in the making. [Also Read: Kumar Sangakkara: The most prolific batsman in 21st century]
A tearful Sangakkara was seen being congratulated by Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli and the duo shared an emotional moment after the Colombo Test. We see the both with their heads glued to each other and engrossed in a deep rendezvous. Kohli, who is among the best batsmen in the world, surely might have picked some advice from the outgoing legend. [Also Read: Kumar Sangakkara gets emotional during his retirement speech]
It was not the ideal farewell for Sangakkara as he would have hoped to retire on a high, possibly after a win. The Test series has been squared by India and all eyes will shift on the decider, where Sangakkara will surely be missed. [Also Read: Poll: Is Kumar Sangakkara the most impactful Sri Lankan cricketer?]
