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Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara stands in front of his portrait // MCC
The Marylebone Cricket Club announced they'll unveil recently-commissioned portraits of Sri Lankan legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena on Friday.
The two paintings will go on display in the Lord's Pavilion on the opening day of Middlesex's County Championship match against London-rivals Surrey, for whom Sangakkara is playing his third season for. They will hang alongside portraits of fellow greats including Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and Viv Richards at the Home of Cricket.
Both Sangakkara and Jayawardena took part in six separate sittings with the artist, Antony Williams, who has previously been commissioned to paint a portrait of the Queen. The Sri Lankan pair are both depicted in casual attire by their own choice.
"I was humbled when I was asked to sit for the portrait commissioned by MCC," Sangakkara said in a Marylebone Cricket Club statement. "It is a great honour to be on the walls (at Lord's). "I wanted to know how I would be represented through Antony's eyes; not just my expressions or my physical appearance but how he would interpret me as a whole. "Having seen the final portrait, I was so very pleasantly surprised, unnerved and a bit embarrassed seeing myself in a frame on canvas but thoroughly happy with the work done."
Jayawardena poses for portrait artist Antony Williams
Jayawardena, who is currently in India fulfilling coaching duties with Indian Premier League outfit Mumbai Indians, won't be present for the launch. However the former Sri Lanka captain may have the chance to take a closer look at his portrait later this year when he arrives in the United Kingdom to play for Lancashire in England's domestic T20 competition. Quick Single: Sangakkara legend keeps on growing MCC curator of collections Adam Chadwick said Jayawardena and Sangakkara were taking their rightful place next to some of the game's finest players.
"MCC regularly commissions portraits of players who have captivated a generation of cricket fans in all forms of the game, all around the world, and both Kumar and Mahela fit the bill perfectly," Chadwick said. "I am delighted with these additions to the MCC Collection and am sure that they will be enjoyed by visitors to Lord's for years to come." The four-day match between Sangakkara's Surrey, who sit top of the Division One table, and hosts Middlesex, captained by former Australia batsman Adam Voges, gets underway on Friday evening AEST.
Selvyn Saturday, 20 May 2017 12:58 PM
Sanga and Mahela are our nations pride. The two deserve all our commendations for their commitment and devotion as sincere professionals. via DM Android App
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