Sanga among Royal Box guests at Wimbledon

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Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara is the star attraction in the Royal Box on centre court for Sportsman Saturday at Wimbledon, London.

England’s star crickter Jimmy Anderson, England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster and captain Chris Robshaw are also in attendance, along with golfers Justin Rose and Luke Donald.

Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll, Leeds-born boxer Nicola Adams, veteran runner Jo Pavey and Paralympian star David Weir are also on the royal list.

Tennis legends Boris Becker and Martina Navratilova make appearances at their adopted home as do cricket greats Geoffrey Boycott, Kumar Sangakkara, Andrews Strauss, former football stars Gary Lineker and Graeme Le Saux and ex-rugby aces Matt Dawson and Bill Beaumont.

They will see Swiss ace Roger Federer in action first against Samuel Groth of Australia.

Jelena Jankovic takes on Petra Kvitova second on centre court.

And Brit No 1 Andy Murray will play last against Italian Andreas Seppi.

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HTF 619 Sunday, 05 July 2015 02:48 PM

well done sanga via DM Android App

Khalid Sunday, 05 July 2015 02:49 PM

A proud SriLankan !!!

Marie Sunday, 05 July 2015 02:49 PM

Thank You Kumar for keeping the tattered flag flying.

Kaf Sunday, 05 July 2015 02:51 PM

congratulations Sanga!

acn Sunday, 05 July 2015 02:52 PM

The country is descending into madness, we dont care about this preening peacock.

Chaminda Sunday, 05 July 2015 04:17 PM

Wow, He is the only Asian sportsman to be honored there. He is so great. Hats off Sanga.

John Fernandez Sunday, 05 July 2015 04:32 PM

Well Done Sanga. You are the Greatest!

Prem Nath Monday, 06 July 2015 10:03 AM

You have chosen the right path Sanga.Keep it up.

SRI LANKAN Monday, 06 July 2015 01:20 PM

I think sangakara is the only person that brings soo much pride to our country. Such a gentlemen keeping our sri lankan flag flying high wherever he goes..

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