Kumar Sangakkara demonstrates how to bat against swing! 🏏 | Kumar Sangakkara masterclass
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Kumar Sangakkara gives a brilliant demonstration of how to bat against swing and also gives his thoughts on the current England set-up.
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Still one of the most stylish batsmen going. Sanga is absolutely unreal.
I would say one and only, the most perfect left hander
Sanga Sanath Sachin every good batsman starts with S
@@Triplegemvlessyou Big fan of Soe Soot and Sonny Sairstow myself
@@DarkMLuther brain lara is in the competition.
Shan Masood more stylish
Still has that Aura around him, was a lovely bloke while playing now even lovelier while commentating as well, knowledge of the game he possesses is insane 💯
Yep. Great choice when they made him President of the MCC.
All aura is gone honestly
Best gentlemen cricketer sri lanka has ever produced .love you sanga
As an Aussie, Kumar is one of my absolute favorite commentators, impeccable English, outstanding knowledge, coupled with politeness and like-ability. Just wish he and Gilly were commentating the current Aus-Sri Lanka tests together, the two greatest WK-Batsmen of all time in the comm box would be amazing.
Everyone is a legend until you're facing Jimmy in overcast conditions with new ball
My man is still better then 90% of test openers out there ☠️☠️☠️☠️
Was thinking can we swap him for Crawley 😂
@@tomben6180 what I’d give for that to happen🤣
Average of over 57 in test cricket is nothing to joke about. Home average over 60 and away average of 53. No surprise that even after all these years he's middling them.
Dont know why he struggled in India and SA given he could play on fast swinging bouncy pitches and was a very good player of spin.
I'd like to look into this more.
Oh yes no doubt. Pure class🔥🔥
Better than ALL test openers right now .
even after leaving the game for so long, His head position and bat swing is still elegant and perfect.
If you as good as him that skill just does not go away
Just so perfect wasn’t it. He looks like he has so much time to play the shot
Form I temporary. Technique is permanent. That's why Sanga was much more successful than, for example, Mahela, who was arguably more talented. Mahela had relatively long periods where his form left him. Sanga was the hardest worker in the team, and was obsessed with perfecting technique over natural talent.
Funny how as a club cricketer you see these guys decline at the end of their career and think they're washed, then realise they'd walk into any 1st grade side at 50yr old and average 200.
judging the length so quickly too , footwork on point . Footwork is so so important against spin or swing bowling
1:13 I can watch that drive all day long😍
If you bat. Bat like Sanga. Class, elegance, balance, timing, technique, composure. All was seen throughout his career. This clip is just a reminder of what a legend he was. Hatts off.
No boss. Bat like Shan Lara Masood.
we has elegance indeed
@@anisahmed8808nikal laute katmulle😂😂😂
Pure class. Look at the ease with which he played those balls. The only thing Sanga has lost is a bit of fitness. He was winded in the interview.
he played 20 odd balls with 10 sec gap interval . that can happen for anyone
B/c he played more balls than shown in video…..
Legend. Extremely intelligent man as well as one of the best Batsmen to play the game.
Great decision when the English made him President of the MCC.
I think he was academically very gifted as well in his young days. Heard that he was in top 3 whole country in an exam for Advance Level.
greatest test batsman ever. Dont count don bradman as he played in easy times
Sangakarra, personally my favourite ever batsmen. 57 avg in tests 🔥 looking forward to today ! Hope there's no major rain !
Sanga's balance was superb.
It always was, but to be fair, here he knows what every ball will be, where it will be and how fast it will be. Batsmen typically get unbalanced playing something they were not quite anticipating. I’d argue any pro batsman is going to look balanced in this kind of supremely predictable “drill”… not as elegant, but balanced.
@@davidburke2132 What about Vijay Shankar?
@@charlieoocharlie9466 what about him? You’re going to need to make it a bit more clear what question you’re actually asking I’m afraid 🤷🏼♂️
@@davidburke2132 Astute comment. Thanks for pointing that out.
@@davidburke2132 and he was playing on synthetic turf. Playing on a grassy or clay pitch with natural randomness in seam deviation would be a whole different thing.
Still full of class. What a player. Would love for him to be in the comm box permanently.
Unbelievably good batsman who hasn't missed a beat. Middled almost of all of these.
Going through some of the comments I feel very proud as a Sri Lankan but I have to tell you when Sanga started no one thought that he would go this far...Comparatively he was different to some of the other players around the world at that time.This man is a pure example of sheer hard work and never give up attitude. Perfect role model for youngsters all around the wolrd.
Damn true 💯
i still don't get it as to why he's not head coach of srilankan team...they are in dire need of him...your board should consider him
My favourite SL batsman
He played for money retiring early and kept playing in leagues and county
He is great but I consider him a selfish one..he retired when there was absolutely no backup for him to b replaced.. he was scoring heavily as well . Srlianka which is struggling I feel he is one of many reasons of it... Ab Deviliers is another such case.. Somebody tell AB that hitting sixes to "b class" IPL bowlers cannot help you to be called a legend of the game, U r just an entertainer that's it.
Rolls royce of a player . One of the GOATS of the game
I had the pleasure to watch Kumar live at the oval when he was at Surrey, a truly incredible player. He made 76 I think and Jason Roy made 99 against Worcestershire in the one day cup.
That technique is impeccable. What great player.
The sheer class in Sanga's technique! Sometimes you just know a legend when you see one 🙏
තාමත් එහෙමයි...කිසි වෙනසක් නෑ.. 😍😎
ලොකු වෙනසක් තියනවා හොදට බලපන් 🙂
He’s still got it, masterful batting and great human being!
Apart from being winded at the end of this batting session, Sanga doesn't seem to have lost a step. With six months of fitness work he could step right back into the squad. This man is an absolute legend of the game.
perfect English 👍
But running between the wickets could be a problem
@@jafferjamal109 Hence the fitness regiment of six months. Further, he wouldn't have to run as much in a test setting.
Sangakkara was poetry in motion. One of the most elegant players I've ever seen. As it's apparent in this video, the maestro has still got it. Proud to have seen him bat in a stadium. Love and respect from India.
He's my favourite commentator by a mile, hope he comes over for the summer as often as Richie Benaud did.
A cricketer 🏏 and Lawyer 📖 Respect to one of Sri Lanka's greatest man 👊🏼
Sanga still has that one of the world nicest cricket shots... cover drive king for a reason.. hats off to the legend 👏
Words of wisdom! Amazing watching his technique with the bat too.
Amazing to see that a curved batting stance can instantly generate a glorious cover drive to the out swinging ball in English conditions.
Great comments from Kumar, he was fantastic to watch when he played and has turned into one of the absolute best commentator/pundits.
The most perfect batsman in cricket history 🇧🇩❤️
Agreed 💯
Perfection of timing and great cricketing shots
Pride to Sri Lanka
😢😢 i really love your comment ,,,from srilanka 💪❤
most perfect batsman, check his overseas average.
If only we had him in his prime with an England shirt on.
Give him a break; he's done his time! It gets to the point where it's not the playing but the training, the travelling, the time away from family and home, the media pressure and everything else.
What elegance!
Look at the footwork, downswing and follow through of the bat.. What a master!
You Love him on the field, and you love him off the field.... his grace, stance, and ease are phenomenal to watch
Had the honour to meet him at a Subway in Stoke-on-Trent of all places. Such a great guy, one of the greats of our era, that's for sure.
Incredible man, how can you not love Sanga
Class never retires
What a player he was.
Damn, Sanga is still cool as hell in the middle. Love having him on comms but he could easily still play today 🙌
This really is a masterclass
That cover drive 🥵🔥
class from Kumar. what a player
Sanga's comments are up there and quite a match to his classy play - what a man! Sri Lanka had this golden generation - that changed the image of SL forever ..
The prime sanga was delicious to watch and he reminds that traditional and classic approach is permanent. All cricket boards should have programs to keep and mantain aging cricketers for test matches. Sanga 😘.
Man he is flawless!! Elegant! Best cover driver ever 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Style, intelligence and great knowledge. That's some hat-trick! Awesome Sanga!
Man's still got it. One of the most elegant left hander. Sanga the legend
Pure class with the bat and with his words! 👏🏼 🔥
Kumar is an exemplary illustration of technical excellence as a batsman. His technique is outstandingly simple yet flawless!!!
A True Gem of Sri Lanka. Great Ambassador to Cricket and Country !
Such a legend, from his play to his rhetoric as a man.
That last speech 🙌🙌 being so honest and brutal to himself and all the greats of the game
Enchanting and mesmerizing as old times when he strokes that cherry!!!
beautiful stride , great hand-eye co-ordination and lovely balance ..Reason why he's one of a great of this game
Its not batting, Piece of art! ❤
From my childhood days he has been a hero in cricket!!! Let’s go Sanga!!!!
It is genuinely euphoric watching this man bat!!!!!
Blessed to have watched this Man bat at his prime and utter best ❤
What a brilliant skill, you have sanga sir. Realy proud of you as a Sri Lanakan
He played players like Starc, Mcgrath, Warne, Aktar, Stuart Binny, Anderson, Broad in their prime. Truly a legend.
Always a pleasure to see a solid player like Sangakkara play again❤️🖤
that was not just batting that was pure poetry. Really incredible to see.
Such a pleasure watching him bat.
It's like those videos of men in the zone with their craft.
He Still Got it! ❤️
After seeing the performance of Lanka against Australia in the 1st test, I thing Sanga can still make it to the the Sri Lankan XI and be their top scorer. This man is sheer class. They say form is temporary, class is permanent, very well said. ❤️🙂
Yes it's shocking to see SL lossing in Galle
In Sanga era they never lost series in galle only lost to Prime Australia
@@tigersbestteam9839 idk about that stat mate. Sri lanka lost series during sanga era not only to australia but also to south africa, pakistan and india at home during 2014-15
Most stylish cover,off drives❤️what a player legend.Lotbof respect and love from INDIA ❤️
That is the most beautiful batting technique Ive ever seen
Amazing mini-speech at the end. Truly a maestro of the game
Legend sanga🥺❤️
How good does this guy still look at the crease, mesmerising
Master class performance never expires. Love to his unbelievable balance…..more than everything versatile comm!❤❤❤
Wow , The shots are still flawless even after good 6,7 years from his retirement.
Methodically precise - almost clockwork in preparation.
1:12 man this cover drive has a seperate fan base
Totally! I just fainted seeing that. I never felt more satisfied and happier than seeing Sanga play cover drivers.
Pure class, he still has got the thing in him. And the way Sanga speaks and visualises the game is inspirational for every Cricket lover🔥❤️
Such a small country, Can't even imagine such high class players.
This is unreal beauty and elegance ❤
What a legend.
Absolute GOAT
Beauty of the shots ❤
sanga the legend
His batting & expressions are top class as always 🔥
So easy on the eyes..what a legend!..since these greats left, the Lankan cricket is really gone down the drains.
One of my favorite batsmen 😭
Miss watching him play ☹️
Sanga and mahela are the backbone of srilankan batting for nearly a decade.. ❤️ simple personality,top class technic 👌👌
1:02 ABSOLUTE GOOSEBUMPS....
A top class batsman, top class wicketkeeper, top class captain
Not only one of the greatests of the game, he is also a perfect orator.
I remember the 2015 world Cup. ufff what a player he was,🖤💖🖤 his cover drive is 🔥🔥
An average of 57 in modern day test cricket is unimaginable/unprecedented apart from Australia' SS. One of the GOAT for sure! Cricket is indeed a gent's game. Respect from an Indian fan.
Man would be 80 and will still play the most elegant cover drive in the game
There’s such joy in just watching Sanga play defence. Solid and stylish.
He can still start to play and dominant world❤❤
Love for Sanga❤❤❤❤❤
he still got it .i think he can walk into 🇱🇰 playing XI. Even today!!!!
class is Permanent. sanga is best example...stylish batsman of his era
His techniques are very beautiful to see..and perfect...
Elegant and eloquent! Legend
Look at squre drive ......wow
He is the greatest batsman of his era And
Lots of respect for him
These guys filled our childhood with joy and pride❤ Really proud to see these comments...
the sheer class and swag in his strokes .. man Big fan .. His drives are excellent
Class act. With bat in hand and without.
Wow that drives and that defence just my pleasure to watch
what a speech Kumar Sir 💜
just a master of the Master’s
A humble guy
respect from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
SANGA'S head position, stroke play, backfoot defense, frontfoot defense, timing, elegance everything is still intact!!
Once a Legend, always will be a Legend 💗😌
One of Sri Lankan legend ❤️ I love you Kumar sangakkara
My man still doesn't edge any! Even 7 years after his retirement... LEGEND!!!
Wow! So refreshing and yet so nostalgic to see him bat