Virat Kohli congratulates Kumar Sangakkara after India sealed the second Test. (Source: AP)
Virat Kohli paid rich tribute to retiring Kumar Sangakkara and wrote a touching message for the elegant southpaw. The contents of the message were shared by the official handle of the Indian cricket team.
Here’s the message:
Dear Kumar,
It’s been an absolute pleasure knowing you as a person first and no words can explain your great cricketing achievements. You have inspired so many people and shown them the way Lucky to have played in the same era as you. Thanks for everything. God bless you and your family and wish you the best in life ahead.
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Here’s a pic of #TeamIndia skipper @imVkohli‘s message to @KumarSanga2#ThankYouSangapic.twitter.com/iMKOHKd99P
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2015
After the message, Kohli had another surprise for Sangakkara. India skipper presented Sanga with a visiting team jersey signed by all the members.
#TeamIndia skipper @imVkohli handing over the signed jersey while paying tribute to the legend – @KumarSanga2 pic.twitter.com/qZQLSnaTsU
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2015
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