Kumar Sangakkara
Cricket Player

Kumar Sangakkara Net Worth

Kumar Sangakkara was born on October 27, 1977 in Matale, Sri Lanka and is a retired Sri Lankan wicket-keeper. He is the most prolific Test batsman in Sri Lanka and holds the record for most Test runs, average, half-centuries, centuries, and double centuries. He is also the fastest batsman to reach 8,000, 9,000 11,000 and 12,000 runs and tied for fastest batsman to 10,000 runs.
Kumar Sangakkara is a member of Cricket Player

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 27, 1977
Birth Place Matale, Sri Lanka
Age 46 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $21 million (2024)

Kumar Sangakkara, renowned as a cricket player in Sri Lanka, is reported to have an estimated net worth of $21 million in 2024. Sangakkara's exceptional skills, dedication, and contributions to the sport have not only earned him immense popularity but also financial success. Throughout his remarkable career, he excelled in both batting and wicketkeeping, making him one of Sri Lanka's most beloved and respected cricket personalities. With his impressive achievements and wide recognition, it comes as no surprise that Kumar Sangakkara has accumulated significant wealth over the years.

About

Sri Lankan wicket-keeper who retired as his country's most prolific Test batsman. He retired as Sri Lanka's all-time leader in Test runs, average, half-centuries, centuries, and double centuries. He was the fastest batsman to 8,000, 9,000 11,000 and 12,000 runs and tied for fastest batsman to 10,000 runs.

Before Fame

He played cricket at Trinity College, Kandy, receiving the school's highest Sports award, the The Trinity Lion. He made his Test and ODI debuts in 2000.

Trivia

He was known for publicly supporting sledging - the cricket version of trash-talk - to throw opponents off their game. He retired with 14,234 ODI runs, second only to Sachin Tendulkar.

Family Life

He was born in Matale, Sri Lanka. His father, Swarnakumara Sangakkara, was an attorney. He married Yehali Sangakkara in 2003, and they have two kids: Kavith and Swyree.

Associated With

He won the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World award in 2011 and 2015, making him the second player, after Virender Sehwag, to earn the honor twice.

Some Kumar Sangakkara images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.