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Kumar Sangakkara is a retired Sri Lankan international cricket player. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2015 and from all formats in 2017. Currently, he is the head coach and director of cricket for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, the Rajasthan Royals.
He won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002 and the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014. He was named the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year in 2012, ICC ODI Cricket of the Year in 2011 and 2013, and inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2021. He is the second-highest run scorer in international cricket history. So, let’s take a look at all the important details about Kumar Sangakkara.
Kumar Sangakkara Height
Kumar Sangakkara’s approximate height is 5 feet 10 inches. His approximate weight during his time as a professional cricket player was recorded to be 65 kg. He was primarily a wicketkeeper-batsman and occasionally a right-arm off-break bowler.
Kumar Sangakkara Religion
Kumar Sangakkara’s father followed Buddhism and his mother followed Christianity. But Kumar Sangakkara has never publicly confirmed his religion. He has stated that he loves all religions, but he is most proud to be a Sri Lankan.
Kumar Sangakkara Education
Kumar Sangakkara completed his primary and secondary schooling at Trinity College in Kandy. He enrolled in the University of Colombo to pursue a degree in Law. He balanced his cricket and academic aspirations together.
Kumar Sangakkara Net Worth
Kumar Sangakkara’s net worth in rupees is approximately between ₹210–295 crore. The main contributors to his enormous wealth are coaching, commentary, and brand endorsements.
Currently, he serves as the Director of Cricket and head coach for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Before joining the Rajasthan Royals, he served as the President of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
He also appears in the commentary box for high-profile matches, both international and in the Indian Premier League. Besides that, he also features as an expert analyst for major media outlets such as Sky Sports. Kumar Sangakkara is also closely linked with brands such as Puma, TVS Lanka, and ESET.
Kumar Sangakkara Business
Kumar Sangakkara co-owns a premium seafood restaurant called Ministry of Crab. He is in partnership with his former Sri Lankan teammate Mahela Jayawardene. The restaurant has outlets in Mumbai, Shanghai, Manila, Bangkok, and the Maldives.
Kumar Sangakkara Family
Kumar Sangakkara was born on 27 October 1977. He grew up in a sport-loving and academically aclaimed family.
Kumar Sangakkara father is Kshema Sangakkara. His father was a senior civil lawyer in Kandy. Besides that, his father was his first coach and taught him the basics of cricket. He also learned discipline, courage, and determination from his father. Sadly, his father passed away in 2026.
Kumar Sangakkara’s mother is Kumari Sangakkara. She is a housewife. His mother encouraged him to become a professional cricket player rather than a tennis player. She was the pillar of mental and emotional support for him throughout his cricket journey.
Kumar Sangakkara brother is Vemindra Sangakkara. He played cricket on an amateur level and also played badminton. Kumar Sangakkara’s sister Thushari played amateur basketball. Kumar Sangakkara’s sister Saranga played tennis. She notably won a national tennis championship.
Kumar Sangakkara Wife
Kumar Sangakkara is married to Yehali Sangakkara. The couple met in Trinity College and over the years, built a special bond. They got married in 2003. Yehali is an active social worker in Sri Lanka. Kumar Sangakkara daughter is Swyree and his son is Kavith.
Kumar Sangakkara Coach
Kumar Sangakkara’s first coach was his father. During his school days, he was coached by Leonard de Alwis. In the national team, he was under multiple coaches like Dav Whatmore, Tom Moody, Trevor Bayliss, and Graham Ford. Following his retirement, he became a coach and is the current head coach of the Rajasthan Royals.
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