Sanga signs with Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash League

6 May 2015 05:00 am - 3 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara has signed with Hobart Hurricanes for the next two Big Bash League seasons in Australia.

Sangakkara - who played 130 Tests, 404 one-day internationals and 56 Twenty20 matches for Sri Lanka - will join West Indian Darren Sammy on the Hurricanes' books.

"In speaking with Wrighty (coach Damien Wright), it sounds like we are putting together a really exciting list for this year and I can't wait to get into the season, "Sangakkara said in a statement.

The 37-year-old Sangakkara retired from one-day internationals following the recent Cricket World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

He compiled 14,234 runs at an average of 41.98 and strike rate of 78.86, having posted 25 centuries and 93 half-centuries.

His Test record with the bat is outstanding, having hit 12,203 runs at 58.66 with 38 centuries and 51 half-centuries to his name.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 3

lkboy Wednesday, 06 May 2015 11:24 AM

Bad decision. He is not t20 material.

I mad Wednesday, 06 May 2015 11:23 AM

congrats Sanga. Hope u show the Indians they blundered not selecting u. via DM Android App

acs Thursday, 07 May 2015 09:02 AM

What a stupid game! Grown men playing with sticks and balls.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Sanga signs with Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash League

Comments - 3

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

New Visa procedure implemented

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Debt Restructuring Talks: Bondholders Fear Regime Change Impact

Don’t be deceived by NPP and Cardinal Ranjith: UNP

Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

Plans afoot to obtain “Blue Flag Beaches” certification for SL beaches

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings