Twitter rarely spares anyone and this time it was the turn of Kshema Sangakkara who was in the thick of things.
The consistency shown by Sangakkara is unmatched by anyone in the past decade.
Father feels that his son "often let bowlers dismiss him [Kumar] rather than them [bowlers] having to get him out. "
Kumar Sangakkara retired from international cricket after representing Sri Lanka for 15 years.
Kumar Sangakkara thanked everyone for the lovely send-off and the wishes.
Sangakkara bid adieu to international cricket with 12,400 runs in 134 Tests at an average of 57.4.
Sangakkara today said when one retires from international cricket it does not strike him till the last moment.
Indian diary brand, Amul too celebrated his retirement.
During the formal sendoff, the 37-year-old broke down as he thanked his parents for standing by him during his 15 years of cricket.
Kumar Sangakkara could hardly hold back his emotions in as he thanked his parents and family.