Today a month later than Sach, his MI opening partner Sanath Jayasuriya completes 20 years in international cricket.
And thats an awesome achievement for the Matara Marauder.
First true star of Lankan cricket, he spent 6 years in wilderness till 1996 when he took the world by storm with his explosive innings.
True that I have hated him going after hapless Indian bowlers and overjoyed when he was dismissed, but that cant take away the credit and the accolades the man deserves.
He is one of the modern day ODI greats. He changed the way openers batted in those 15 overs of ODI field restrictions. However thats incorrect. It was Tendulkar in 1994 who first used those conditions in his favor against Kiwis by hammering 82 off 49. And before him it was Mark GreatBatch in 1992 world cup who batted explosively.
Such a poor thing that Sangakara does not value Sanath's importance. Poor creature, GOD make him well soon
