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‘This’ legendary player’s father passes away during T20 World Cup 2026; Mourning the cricket world!

By Samira Vishwas
  • Mourning the cricket world!
  • Legendary cricketer Kumar Sangakkara’s father passed away
  • The funeral will be held on March 4

Kumar Sangakkara Father Passed Away: Currently, the excitement of the T20 World Cup has reached its final stage. The semi-final matches will be played from Wednesday. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s greatest batsman and legendary figure in the cricket world Kumar Sangakkara A mountain of sorrow has fallen on him. Kumar Sangakkara’s father Kshema Sangakkara has passed away due to old age. Kshema Sangakkara was a prominent lawyer in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. He had contributed a lot not only in the field of law, but also in giving a diamond like Kumar Sangakkara to the cricketing world. Sangakkara’s family has informed about this tragic death and his last rites will be held on March 4.

The Sangakkara family mourned the death of their father

Kshema Sangakkara was a highly respected citizen of Kandy. Although he was a lawyer by profession, he was Kumar Sangakkara’s first coach. During Kumar’s childhood, Kshema Sangakkara was very strict about his playing and discipline. He would spend hours every day training Kumar and his brothers to ensure that their children performed at their best on the field.

An official release issued by the Sangakkara family said, “We are deeply saddened to announce that renowned lawyer Kshema Sangakkara has passed away. He was the husband of Kumari and beloved father of Tushari, Vemindra, Saranga and Kumar. He will be remembered forever by his family, friends and colleagues.”

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Architect of Kumar Sangakkara’s success

His father played a major role in making Kumar Sangakkara one of the ‘greatest’ players in Sri Lankan cricket history. Kumar has often mentioned his father’s discipline and guidance in his interviews. In his emotional retirement speech, Kumar also credited his father for his success. The mountain of runs that Sangakkara built in his career was laid by his father.

Relationship with IPL and Rajasthan Royals

Kumar Sangakkara is currently working as the head coach and ‘Director of Cricket’ of the Rajasthan Royals team in the IPL. The cricket world is expressing grief as this sad news has come out in the midst of the T20 World Cup 2026. The Rajasthan Royals franchise and cricketers around the world have consoled the Sangakkara family.

Tributes poured in from the sporting world

As soon as the news of Kshema Sangakkara’s death came to light, sports lovers and legendary players have started paying their respects on social media. A disciplinarian father shaped a player who made Sri Lanka world-class, fans have fondly reminisced about him.

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