Kumar Sangakkara
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
4
Records
Kumar Sangakkara stands as a peerless performer whose record-breaking achievements have cemented his place among the all-time greats. He is the only wicket-keeper batsman to score 38 Test centuries and 25 ODI centuries, setting standards that may never be matched. His induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2021 recognized a career defined by unprecedented consistency and technical mastery. Being named one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Century (2000–2009) further highlights his dominance during a golden era of Sri Lankan cricket. His ability to balance academic pursuits with elite athletic performance adds a unique dimension to his legacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rana Wickrama Padakkama
Sri Lanka's highest sporting honour awarded for outstanding achievement.
Deshabandu
Sri Lanka's fourth-highest national honour.
Deshamanya
Sri Lanka's third-highest national honour.
Honorary Doctorate
Awarded for contributions to sport and society.
Key to the City of London
Awarded upon his election as President of the MCC.
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Batsmen of All Time
Five Cricketers of the Decade
Magazine Covers
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
2012
Cricketer of the Year Cover
Cricinfo Magazine
2014
World Cup Winner Feature
Records & Feats
Most Test Centuries by a Wicket-Keeper
Holds the record with 38 Test centuries, surpassing all previous keepers.
Most ODI Centuries by a Wicket-Keeper
Holds the record with 25 ODI centuries, the highest for any keeper.
First Non-British MCC President
Became the first non-Briton to be elected President of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
Highest Average Among 10k+ Test Run Scorers
Maintains the highest batting average among players with 10,000+ Test runs.