Still has that Aura around him, was a lovely bloke while playing now even lovelier while commentating as well, knowledge of the game he possesses is insane 💯
As an Aussie, Kumar is one of my absolute favorite commentators, impeccable English, outstanding knowledge, coupled with politeness and like-ability. Just wish he and Gilly were commentating the current Aus-Sri Lanka tests together, the two greatest WK-Batsmen of all time in the comm box would be amazing.
If you bat. Bat like Sanga. Class, elegance, balance, timing, technique, composure. All was seen throughout his career. This clip is just a reminder of what a legend he was. Hatts off.
Form I temporary. Technique is permanent. That's why Sanga was much more successful than, for example, Mahela, who was arguably more talented. Mahela had relatively long periods where his form left him. Sanga was the hardest worker in the team, and was obsessed with perfecting technique over natural talent.
Funny how as a club cricketer you see these guys decline at the end of their career and think they're washed, then realise they'd walk into any 1st grade side at 50yr old and average 200.
Average of over 57 in test cricket is nothing to joke about. Home average over 60 and away average of 53. No surprise that even after all these years he's middling them. Dont know why he struggled in India and SA given he could play on fast swinging bouncy pitches and was a very good player of spin. I'd like to look into this more.
Going through some of the comments I feel very proud as a Sri Lankan but I have to tell you when Sanga started no one thought that he would go this far...Comparatively he was different to some of the other players around the world at that time.This man is a pure example of sheer hard work and never give up attitude. Perfect role model for youngsters all around the wolrd.
He is great but I consider him a selfish one..he retired when there was absolutely no backup for him to b replaced.. he was scoring heavily as well . Srlianka which is struggling I feel he is one of many reasons of it... Ab Deviliers is another such case.. Somebody tell AB that hitting sixes to "b class" IPL bowlers cannot help you to be called a legend of the game, U r just an entertainer that's it.
It always was, but to be fair, here he knows what every ball will be, where it will be and how fast it will be. Batsmen typically get unbalanced playing something they were not quite anticipating. I’d argue any pro batsman is going to look balanced in this kind of supremely predictable “drill”… not as elegant, but balanced.
@@davidburke2132 and he was playing on synthetic turf. Playing on a grassy or clay pitch with natural randomness in seam deviation would be a whole different thing.
I had the pleasure to watch Kumar live at the oval when he was at Surrey, a truly incredible player. He made 76 I think and Jason Roy made 99 against Worcestershire in the one day cup.
Sangakkara was poetry in motion. One of the most elegant players I've ever seen. As it's apparent in this video, the maestro has still got it. Proud to have seen him bat in a stadium. Love and respect from India.
Apart from being winded at the end of this batting session, Sanga doesn't seem to have lost a step. With six months of fitness work he could step right back into the squad. This man is an absolute legend of the game.
Sanga's comments are up there and quite a match to his classy play - what a man! Sri Lanka had this golden generation - that changed the image of SL forever ..
Give him a break; he's done his time! It gets to the point where it's not the playing but the training, the travelling, the time away from family and home, the media pressure and everything else.
The prime sanga was delicious to watch and he reminds that traditional and classic approach is permanent. All cricket boards should have programs to keep and mantain aging cricketers for test matches. Sanga 😘.
Enchanting and mesmerizing as old times when he strokes that cherry!!! beautiful stride , great hand-eye co-ordination and lovely balance ..Reason why he's one of a great of this game
One thing i noticed and helped me bat was keep front foot somewhat open and then trigger a slight front food press and both feet are in line again otherwise if they are in line before trigger movement the front gets a bit towards mid stump eventually reducing space to play
Kumar is the ULTIMATE genius the cricketing world has ever seen! His commentary skills is as good as his cricketing skills. Amazing guy! AND Nass as well. It is a pleasure to listen to this particular SKY TV team commentate. Doully, Aerthers, Nass and Sanga are divine. Well played Sanga!
SANGA'S head position, stroke play, backfoot defense, frontfoot defense, timing, elegance everything is still intact!! Once a Legend, always will be a Legend 💗😌
Sanga Sir... 'The Master' that's it... It's a pure blessing to see such a wonderful person in Cricket history. Even though he has retired look at his stance, his bat swing, his front foot defence... Ahww it's just awesome...
After seeing the performance of Lanka against Australia in the 1st test, I thing Sanga can still make it to the the Sri Lankan XI and be their top scorer. This man is sheer class. They say form is temporary, class is permanent, very well said. ❤️🙂
@@Isuka06789 idk about that stat mate. Sri lanka lost series during sanga era not only to australia but also to south africa, pakistan and india at home during 2014-15
Still one of the most stylish batsmen going. Sanga is absolutely unreal.
I would say one and only, the most perfect left hander
Sanga Sanath Sachin every good batsman starts with S
@@Triplegemvlessyou Big fan of Soe Soot and Sonny Sairstow myself
@@DarkMLuther brain lara is in the competition.
Shan Masood more stylish
Still has that Aura around him, was a lovely bloke while playing now even lovelier while commentating as well, knowledge of the game he possesses is insane 💯
Yep. Great choice when they made him President of the MCC.
All aura is gone honestly
Best gentlemen cricketer sri lanka has ever produced .love you sanga
As an Aussie, Kumar is one of my absolute favorite commentators, impeccable English, outstanding knowledge, coupled with politeness and like-ability. Just wish he and Gilly were commentating the current Aus-Sri Lanka tests together, the two greatest WK-Batsmen of all time in the comm box would be amazing.
Everyone is a legend until you're facing Jimmy in overcast conditions with new ball
If you bat. Bat like Sanga. Class, elegance, balance, timing, technique, composure. All was seen throughout his career. This clip is just a reminder of what a legend he was. Hatts off.
No boss. Bat like Shan Lara Masood.
we has elegance indeed
@@anisahmed8808nikal laute katmulle😂😂😂
Totally. And he kept wicket too. Unreal.
even after leaving the game for so long, His head position and bat swing is still elegant and perfect.
If you as good as him that skill just does not go away
Just so perfect wasn’t it. He looks like he has so much time to play the shot
Form I temporary. Technique is permanent. That's why Sanga was much more successful than, for example, Mahela, who was arguably more talented. Mahela had relatively long periods where his form left him. Sanga was the hardest worker in the team, and was obsessed with perfecting technique over natural talent.
Funny how as a club cricketer you see these guys decline at the end of their career and think they're washed, then realise they'd walk into any 1st grade side at 50yr old and average 200.
judging the length so quickly too , footwork on point . Footwork is so so important against spin or swing bowling
My man is still better then 90% of test openers out there ☠️☠️☠️☠️
Was thinking can we swap him for Crawley 😂
@@tomben6180 what I’d give for that to happen🤣
Average of over 57 in test cricket is nothing to joke about. Home average over 60 and away average of 53. No surprise that even after all these years he's middling them.
Dont know why he struggled in India and SA given he could play on fast swinging bouncy pitches and was a very good player of spin.
I'd like to look into this more.
Oh yes no doubt. Pure class🔥🔥
Better than ALL test openers right now .
Legend. Extremely intelligent man as well as one of the best Batsmen to play the game.
Great decision when the English made him President of the MCC.
I think he was academically very gifted as well in his young days. Heard that he was in top 3 whole country in an exam for Advance Level.
greatest test batsman ever. Dont count don bradman as he played in easy times
@itzsimple7640 he played in easy times, yet no other batsman playing during the same easy times averaged even 65.
Sangakarra, personally my favourite ever batsmen. 57 avg in tests 🔥 looking forward to today ! Hope there's no major rain !
He's my wicket-keeper in an all-time XI. Marginally above Adam Gilchrist. Not as spectacular as Jayasuriya but more consistent and harder to get out.
1:13 I can watch that drive all day long😍
Going through some of the comments I feel very proud as a Sri Lankan but I have to tell you when Sanga started no one thought that he would go this far...Comparatively he was different to some of the other players around the world at that time.This man is a pure example of sheer hard work and never give up attitude. Perfect role model for youngsters all around the wolrd.
Damn true 💯
i still don't get it as to why he's not head coach of srilankan team...they are in dire need of him...your board should consider him
My favourite SL batsman
He played for money retiring early and kept playing in leagues and county
He is great but I consider him a selfish one..he retired when there was absolutely no backup for him to b replaced.. he was scoring heavily as well . Srlianka which is struggling I feel he is one of many reasons of it... Ab Deviliers is another such case.. Somebody tell AB that hitting sixes to "b class" IPL bowlers cannot help you to be called a legend of the game, U r just an entertainer that's it.
Pure class. Look at the ease with which he played those balls. The only thing Sanga has lost is a bit of fitness. He was winded in the interview.
he played 20 odd balls with 10 sec gap interval . that can happen for anyone
B/c he played more balls than shown in video…..
Still full of class. What a player. Would love for him to be in the comm box permanently.
Sanga's balance was superb.
It always was, but to be fair, here he knows what every ball will be, where it will be and how fast it will be. Batsmen typically get unbalanced playing something they were not quite anticipating. I’d argue any pro batsman is going to look balanced in this kind of supremely predictable “drill”… not as elegant, but balanced.
@@davidburke2132 What about Vijay Shankar?
@@charlieoocharlie9466 what about him? You’re going to need to make it a bit more clear what question you’re actually asking I’m afraid 🤷🏼♂️
@@davidburke2132 Astute comment. Thanks for pointing that out.
@@davidburke2132 and he was playing on synthetic turf. Playing on a grassy or clay pitch with natural randomness in seam deviation would be a whole different thing.
Rolls royce of a player . One of the GOATS of the game
Unbelievably good batsman who hasn't missed a beat. Middled almost of all of these.
I had the pleasure to watch Kumar live at the oval when he was at Surrey, a truly incredible player. He made 76 I think and Jason Roy made 99 against Worcestershire in the one day cup.
Sangakkara was poetry in motion. One of the most elegant players I've ever seen. As it's apparent in this video, the maestro has still got it. Proud to have seen him bat in a stadium. Love and respect from India.
Apart from being winded at the end of this batting session, Sanga doesn't seem to have lost a step. With six months of fitness work he could step right back into the squad. This man is an absolute legend of the game.
perfect English 👍
But running between the wickets could be a problem
@@jafferjamal109 Hence the fitness regiment of six months. Further, he wouldn't have to run as much in a test setting.
The sheer class in Sanga's technique! Sometimes you just know a legend when you see one 🙏
That technique is impeccable. What great player.
He’s still got it, masterful batting and great human being!
He's my favourite commentator by a mile, hope he comes over for the summer as often as Richie Benaud did.
Great comments from Kumar, he was fantastic to watch when he played and has turned into one of the absolute best commentator/pundits.
Amazing to see that a curved batting stance can instantly generate a glorious cover drive to the out swinging ball in English conditions.
Sanga still has that one of the world nicest cricket shots... cover drive king for a reason.. hats off to the legend 👏
තාමත් එහෙමයි...කිසි වෙනසක් නෑ.. 😍😎
ලොකු වෙනසක් තියනවා හොදට බලපන් 🙂
Sanga's comments are up there and quite a match to his classy play - what a man! Sri Lanka had this golden generation - that changed the image of SL forever ..
A cricketer 🏏 and Lawyer 📖 Respect to one of Sri Lanka's greatest man 👊🏼
Words of wisdom! Amazing watching his technique with the bat too.
What elegance!
Look at the footwork, downswing and follow through of the bat.. What a master!
You Love him on the field, and you love him off the field.... his grace, stance, and ease are phenomenal to watch
Had the honour to meet him at a Subway in Stoke-on-Trent of all places. Such a great guy, one of the greats of our era, that's for sure.
If only we had him in his prime with an England shirt on.
Give him a break; he's done his time! It gets to the point where it's not the playing but the training, the travelling, the time away from family and home, the media pressure and everything else.
The prime sanga was delicious to watch and he reminds that traditional and classic approach is permanent. All cricket boards should have programs to keep and mantain aging cricketers for test matches. Sanga 😘.
Kumar is an exemplary illustration of technical excellence as a batsman. His technique is outstandingly simple yet flawless!!!
Such a legend, from his play to his rhetoric as a man.
So easy on the eyes..what a legend!..since these greats left, the Lankan cricket is really gone down the drains.
Incredible man, how can you not love Sanga
Such a small country, Can't even imagine such high class players.
This is unreal beauty and elegance ❤
Man he is flawless!! Elegant! Best cover driver ever 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Style, intelligence and great knowledge. That's some hat-trick! Awesome Sanga!
Damn, Sanga is still cool as hell in the middle. Love having him on comms but he could easily still play today 🙌
A True Gem of Sri Lanka. Great Ambassador to Cricket and Country !
Man's still got it. One of the most elegant left hander. Sanga the legend
Enchanting and mesmerizing as old times when he strokes that cherry!!!
beautiful stride , great hand-eye co-ordination and lovely balance ..Reason why he's one of a great of this game
Such a pleasure watching him bat.
It's like those videos of men in the zone with their craft.
That last speech 🙌🙌 being so honest and brutal to himself and all the greats of the game
Class never retires
Pure class with the bat and with his words! 👏🏼 🔥
Kumar Anna you are still the same. Lots of love to you ❤
It is genuinely euphoric watching this man bat!!!!!
This really is a masterclass
class from Kumar. what a player
What a brilliant skill, you have sanga sir. Realy proud of you as a Sri Lanakan
He can still start to play and dominant world❤❤
Love for Sanga❤❤❤❤❤
What a player he was.
Most stylish cover,off drives❤️what a player legend.Lotbof respect and love from INDIA ❤️
that was not just batting that was pure poetry. Really incredible to see.
Its not batting, Piece of art! ❤
That cover drive 🥵🔥
How good does this guy still look at the crease, mesmerising
One thing i noticed and helped me bat was keep front foot somewhat open and then trigger a slight front food press and both feet are in line again otherwise if they are in line before trigger movement the front gets a bit towards mid stump eventually reducing space to play
Amazing mini-speech at the end. Truly a maestro of the game
Always a pleasure to see a solid player like Sangakkara play again❤️🖤
He played players like Starc, Mcgrath, Warne, Aktar, Stuart Binny, Anderson, Broad in their prime. Truly a legend.
Kumar is the ULTIMATE genius the cricketing world has ever seen! His commentary skills is as good as his cricketing skills. Amazing guy! AND Nass as well. It is a pleasure to listen to this particular SKY TV team commentate. Doully, Aerthers, Nass and Sanga are divine. Well played Sanga!
what a speech Kumar Sir 💜
just a master of the Master’s
A humble guy
respect from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Blessed to have watched this Man bat at his prime and utter best ❤
Wow , The shots are still flawless even after good 6,7 years from his retirement.
Look at squre drive ......wow
He is the greatest batsman of his era And
Lots of respect for him
SANGA'S head position, stroke play, backfoot defense, frontfoot defense, timing, elegance everything is still intact!!
Once a Legend, always will be a Legend 💗😌
Elegance! Can watch those strokes all day
Pure class, he still has got the thing in him. And the way Sanga speaks and visualises the game is inspirational for every Cricket lover🔥❤️
Sanga is one of the best..Love from India❤
Not only one of the greatests of the game, he is also a perfect orator.
The greatest and the most stylish batsman ever to grace this beautiful game. Kumar Sangakkara❤
From my childhood days he has been a hero in cricket!!! Let’s go Sanga!!!!
From what I am seeing here, he’s still got it!! My word, he’s still got it!!
Elegant and eloquent! Legend
That is the most beautiful batting technique Ive ever seen
What a legend.
Absolute GOAT
Sanga Sir... 'The Master' that's it...
It's a pure blessing to see such a wonderful person in Cricket history.
Even though he has retired look at his stance, his bat swing, his front foot defence... Ahww it's just awesome...
Sanga and mahela are the backbone of srilankan batting for nearly a decade.. ❤️ simple personality,top class technic 👌👌
His batting & expressions are top class as always 🔥
Master class performance never expires. Love to his unbelievable balance…..more than everything versatile comm!❤❤❤
Methodically precise - almost clockwork in preparation.
Beauty of the shots ❤
sanga the legend
There’s such joy in just watching Sanga play defence. Solid and stylish.
A top class batsman, top class wicketkeeper, top class captain
Wonderful by Sanga the Great
He Still Got it! ❤️
I can watch it all day amazing sanga
One of my favorite batsmen 😭
Miss watching him play ☹️
1:02 ABSOLUTE GOOSEBUMPS....
After seeing the performance of Lanka against Australia in the 1st test, I thing Sanga can still make it to the the Sri Lankan XI and be their top scorer. This man is sheer class. They say form is temporary, class is permanent, very well said. ❤️🙂
Yes it's shocking to see SL lossing in Galle
In Sanga era they never lost series in galle only lost to Prime Australia
@@Isuka06789 idk about that stat mate. Sri lanka lost series during sanga era not only to australia but also to south africa, pakistan and india at home during 2014-15
Beautiful balance and elegance ❤❤
Legend sanga🥺❤️
Literal perfection!
Man would be 80 and will still play the most elegant cover drive in the game
His knowledge and language output 💯 Genius
I remember the 2015 world Cup. ufff what a player he was,🖤💖🖤 his cover drive is 🔥🔥