Happy birthday! Kumar Sangakkara turns 49 today

Kumar Sangakkara is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Kumar Sangakkara has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sangakkara, a cultural icon

Born Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara in Matale on October 27, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Sri Lankan history. Sangakkara's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Kumar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kumar Sangakkara as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Kumar, you're the best!

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