With all the infusion of money & attention to the sport of cricket, a modern cricket is often looked at as a commodity. This lecture proves that cricketers of today are as classy as cricketers of the yore and are truly role models for the people who love this game.
If every citizen of Srilanka thought like this great man, the country would've been a paradise by now but never too late. I'm a Srilankan Tamil who had to leave the motherland because of the civil war that we had for thirty years. But i should say " i'm a proud Srilankan" instead. Stay united for ever!!! HATS OFF TO KUMAR THE BEST CRICKETER.
That was a brave & honest speech from a man who love to his country as much as he love to his game. I still remember every moment, every stroke you played in your best inning in test cricket against Australia (192 @ Hobbart) which you fought hard to bring first ever win in Kangaroo land. But from tomorrow onwards I will consider this one as the bravest and best inning you play for your country... My country.... I should be thankful to you my captain, my leader. God bless you
I am Sinhalese , I am Tamil , I am Muslim and Burgher. I am a Buddhist, I am a Hindu , a follower of Islam and Christianity. But above all, today and always I will be proudly , a Sri Lankan!!! That's the way I feel too!! May God Bless you! You are a blessing to Sri Lanka!
What a personality...This is the real srilankan blood...., Sanga you are a great srilankan who stands with backbone, Go- on my hero and clean-up our cricket, fight against corruption, you can do it, and this is the great time for it.......
People have different views. but that is no excuse if they try to harass sangakkara. He is a true hero, who is not blinded by personal gain, but a real Sri Lankan. All the very best :) we are all with you, no doubt about that. cheers.
Jaya to u Kumar. I feel that time has come to be opened up ourselves to the world. We have such valuable experiences from our past through our rich Buddhist culture. We can give the world an opportunity to understand us, our strengths. We are very simple people from outer look, but intelligent ,hard working,sensitive and honest. So, believe us. We ended the war. and if anybody thinks there is any problem, we can find out and solve it ourselves.
I have seen JR to Rajapakshe speak in world arenas. None of them have been this nationalistic or patriotic. None of them had the balls to speak bravely. Hats off to you Sanga! As your name states, you are the “Kumaraya” prince of Sri Lankans!
If i was there, I would say I am a Buddhist, I am a Hindu , a follower of Islam and Christianity. I am English, Scottish, Sinhalese or simply a citizen of earth, But above all proudly a CRICKETER
Well something that most people don't realise is that he is PURE SRI LANKAN in the sense that he is what Sri Lanka is all about and what makes us all proud. He has every quality that I think a Good Sri Lankan has... He can relate to anyone, he has no ego, he proud about what he has to offer and doesn't copy others, genuine and original, humble, respectable, just quality and well ofcourse you do Trinity Proud.. We are all behind you on this respice finem..
This speech should be aired on all television channels in Sri Lanka at prime time with Sinhalese and Tamil subtitles !!
The ordinary Lankan cricket fans , the kids who play softball cricket in the streets, the soldier who valued Sanga's life more than his own, the rural family who offered Sanga that sugary sweet tea, these are tha fans who Sanga plays for and fights for & they ought to know about this great gentleman's courage!
for such an awesome thrilling speech,i wonder why youtube had a dislike button.two aliens disliked this who had no sense.i've heard so many speeches by so many heroes..but this is the most awesome speech i've ever heard by this wonderful hero..so proud of you..
There is no other cricketer or have been before who was eloquent and graceful as much as this guy! First class English which SLns have been famed for always!
The one Dislike is by Mr. Mahidananda Aluthgamage, the Sports Minister. What happened Minister? Yorked by Sanga, if Malinga bowled he would need prostate surgery...lol
very proud indeed.....true Trintian spirit....kumar made our belowed school.trinity college proud and above all our country.....i feel the real sri lankan taste....hail Kumar....
This is greta stuff, well done sanga ! I hear the minister is upset ! dear me minister, take it on the right spirit ! we need to rally to make cricket sri lanka the worlds best in it's true spirit !!!, just like what you guys attempting for CWG 2018. Let come under one flag i am Sinhalese......above all....a Sri Lankan. !!!
" I'm Tamil, I'm Sinhalese, I'm Muslim and Burgher. I'm a Buddhist, I'm a Hindu, a follower of Islam and Christianity. But above all, today and always I will be, proudly, Sri Lankan."
what to say only be our hero, and may ur wish will granted by our politicians, u ryt our hearts beat on same rythem wen u team plays der have no ratio
I'm usually not the talking out loud kinda guy about being Sri Lankan and all..but Sanga, i gotta give it to you man. you make me proud to be Sri lankan bro. at times like these when i see people like you it stepping forward makes me feel strong in the gut.. it gives us hope that there's still a few good people living amongst us who we can really count on.. hail sanga!!! Sri lanka's favourite son..
Well done sanga..u spoke the truth,u meant these words came out from ur mouth,they r from ur heart.we need ppl like u in our country..all the sri lankans are brother and sisters,children of one mother,our mother lanka..I wish u all the best in ur cricket career.
I am Sinhalese , I am Tamil , I am Muslim and Burgher. I am a Buddhist, I am a Hindu , a follower of Islam and Christianity. But above all, today and always I will be proudly , a Sri Lankan!!!
Fans of different races, casts, ethnicities and religions who together celebrate their diversity by uniting for cricket, Our common national cause. Those fans are my foundation. They are my family, I will play my cricket for them. Their spirit is the true spirit of cricket. With me are all my people. I am tamil, I am sinhaleese, i am muslim and burger. I am a buddhist I'm a hindu a follower of islam and cristianity. But above all today and always i will be proudly SRI LANKAN.
Kumar Sangakkara 4 President of Sri Lanka!!
greenwich693 6 months ago
Well done
God bless you
wazeen1 7 months ago
DISLIKE button should be disabled. Amazing speech sanga. spoken like a TRUE SRI LANKAN.
Eshikay 7 months ago
True words from a true Sri Lankan.
Sanga, you make us proud :)
real2deep 7 months ago
With all the infusion of money & attention to the sport of cricket, a modern cricket is often looked at as a commodity. This lecture proves that cricketers of today are as classy as cricketers of the yore and are truly role models for the people who love this game.
Sangakkara - AWESOME lecture. Thank you.
kkpr0809 7 months ago
What an oratory masterpiece! I'm a frankly speechless after listening to this. So proud to be from a beautiful island, which is Sri Lanka of course.
Chevtherev 7 months ago
Whatever he said are truly correct have glad he has the courage to say what it is true
laszzy1 7 months ago
You are a Sri Lankan, Indeed you are a symbol of Sri Lanka
laszzy1 7 months ago
If every citizen of Srilanka thought like this great man, the country would've been a paradise by now but never too late. I'm a Srilankan Tamil who had to leave the motherland because of the civil war that we had for thirty years. But i should say " i'm a proud Srilankan" instead. Stay united for ever!!! HATS OFF TO KUMAR THE BEST CRICKETER.
MrKeithu 8 months ago 11
Well done Sanga! A true son of Sri Lanka
lampardpandu 8 months ago
That was a brave & honest speech from a man who love to his country as much as he love to his game. I still remember every moment, every stroke you played in your best inning in test cricket against Australia (192 @ Hobbart) which you fought hard to bring first ever win in Kangaroo land. But from tomorrow onwards I will consider this one as the bravest and best inning you play for your country... My country.... I should be thankful to you my captain, my leader. God bless you
rajith8625 8 months ago 2
I am Sinhalese , I am Tamil , I am Muslim and Burgher. I am a Buddhist, I am a Hindu , a follower of Islam and Christianity. But above all, today and always I will be proudly , a Sri Lankan!!! That's the way I feel too!! May God Bless you! You are a blessing to Sri Lanka!
camillechitrani 8 months ago 3
What a personality...This is the real srilankan blood...., Sanga you are a great srilankan who stands with backbone, Go- on my hero and clean-up our cricket, fight against corruption, you can do it, and this is the great time for it.......
janathanush 8 months ago 3
People have different views. but that is no excuse if they try to harass sangakkara. He is a true hero, who is not blinded by personal gain, but a real Sri Lankan. All the very best :) we are all with you, no doubt about that. cheers.
Dmejustice 8 months ago
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GeogiaCullen 8 months ago
Truly Inspirational....
chinhim1 8 months ago
දිලේ අපේ විරු ආයෙ ආයෙ........!!!
gatieis 8 months ago
We the Sri Lankan......!
gatieis 8 months ago
I'm Honored To Be A Sri Lankan And Have Great Cricketian Like Sanga In Ma Motherland...........
Duliptharaka51 8 months ago
You made every Sri Lankan proud... Sanga you are the best Trinitian ever... Proud to be a Trinitian... Respice Finem...
dhanujads 8 months ago
people who dislike this video r really mad
ss1234566 8 months ago 2
I know one thing,M.S Dhoni and SportsMinister watched this!
gamikumar 8 months ago 4
Jaya to u Kumar. I feel that time has come to be opened up ourselves to the world. We have such valuable experiences from our past through our rich Buddhist culture. We can give the world an opportunity to understand us, our strengths. We are very simple people from outer look, but intelligent ,hard working,sensitive and honest. So, believe us. We ended the war. and if anybody thinks there is any problem, we can find out and solve it ourselves.
ruujaya 8 months ago
I am Indian and a fan of yours..........Sangakkara is a true patriot.........
rahulvijaypillai 8 months ago 5
The two who pressed da Dislike button must send to siberia for a life time vacation
gatieis 8 months ago 6
I have seen JR to Rajapakshe speak in world arenas. None of them have been this nationalistic or patriotic. None of them had the balls to speak bravely. Hats off to you Sanga! As your name states, you are the “Kumaraya” prince of Sri Lankans!
fariqueazeez 8 months ago 5
This is a moment we Sri Lankans should be proud of and cherish, not call for his head like the Thug from Nawalapitiya is doing!
madathamilan 8 months ago
True Sri Lankan! Both, on and off the field. Let this educated, intelligent man lead us, one day, on his own terms to prosperity!
madathamilan 8 months ago 3
If i was there, I would say I am a Buddhist, I am a Hindu , a follower of Islam and Christianity. I am English, Scottish, Sinhalese or simply a citizen of earth, But above all proudly a CRICKETER
kaluwa2007 8 months ago
Well something that most people don't realise is that he is PURE SRI LANKAN in the sense that he is what Sri Lanka is all about and what makes us all proud. He has every quality that I think a Good Sri Lankan has... He can relate to anyone, he has no ego, he proud about what he has to offer and doesn't copy others, genuine and original, humble, respectable, just quality and well ofcourse you do Trinity Proud.. We are all behind you on this respice finem..
charithacq 8 months ago 2
This speech should be aired on all television channels in Sri Lanka at prime time with Sinhalese and Tamil subtitles !!
The ordinary Lankan cricket fans , the kids who play softball cricket in the streets, the soldier who valued Sanga's life more than his own, the rural family who offered Sanga that sugary sweet tea, these are tha fans who Sanga plays for and fights for & they ought to know about this great gentleman's courage!
LankanChE 8 months ago 5
@LankanChE
Defa... I know no government channel is going to air this so its upto Sirasa and Derana.
charithacq 8 months ago 4
English Courage Class Style Points & The fuqn best closing line.
PEOPLE IN SRILANKA & ALL OVER THE WORLD WILL REMEMBER THIS FOR LONG.
geezeweezebabypls 8 months ago
for such an awesome thrilling speech,i wonder why youtube had a dislike button.two aliens disliked this who had no sense.i've heard so many speeches by so many heroes..but this is the most awesome speech i've ever heard by this wonderful hero..so proud of you..
plutonium1993 8 months ago 3
There is no other cricketer or have been before who was eloquent and graceful as much as this guy! First class English which SLns have been famed for always!
umesh07yt 8 months ago
Great Speech Sanga, well done mate...
MrMirage18 8 months ago
Mahindananda mahaththayo, hooooooooo. Lejja nedda oi? Condemning a person like the person who gave that speech? Shame on you.
dumrat 8 months ago 5
But above all, Today and always I will be proudly , a Sri Lankan!!! \m/
5theye1port 8 months ago 2
well said brother. please take our love and proud from USA
ruwan2781 8 months ago
RESPICE FINEM. only the finest school in sri lanka can produce such a person. well said sanga, our nation will always be behind you.
avi101101 8 months ago 2
Sanga the best..... courage is no where other than srilankans.....
KAZ05KAZRAJ 8 months ago 3
not all heroes can give a speech that chills your blood and shivers your bones..... A PROUD SRI LANKAN
rsshan 8 months ago 5
The one Dislike is by Mr. Mahidananda Aluthgamage, the Sports Minister. What happened Minister? Yorked by Sanga, if Malinga bowled he would need prostate surgery...lol
andry88k 8 months ago 12
Hats off to a great player srilanka has produced :))))
Asim4islam 8 months ago 7
Truly a LEGEND...,On field off Field Both.....,
I'm Proud to be a Sri Lankan....
MrShashiRulz 8 months ago 5
what a legend
dilanz51 8 months ago 5
very proud indeed.....true Trintian spirit....kumar made our belowed school.trinity college proud and above all our country.....i feel the real sri lankan taste....hail Kumar....
nalakatck07 8 months ago 3
This is greta stuff, well done sanga ! I hear the minister is upset ! dear me minister, take it on the right spirit ! we need to rally to make cricket sri lanka the worlds best in it's true spirit !!!, just like what you guys attempting for CWG 2018. Let come under one flag i am Sinhalese......above all....a Sri Lankan. !!!
if not disce out discade sir !
sampathgunaratne 8 months ago 3
wow what a speech mn!! hats ff to you buddy!
aa69377 8 months ago 2
ශ්රී ලංකා CRICKET සදා දිනේවා .. ශ්රී ලංකා පුතුන්(අපේ කොල්ලෝ ) සදා දිනේවා.. YES we are SRILANKAN
NoManAreaK 8 months ago 2
sensational speech..this man sets the standard to all the crickers from how he playes to the way he talks. :) respect!
casperlancer 8 months ago
What a Great speech!
magnumthunder 8 months ago
Brilliant!!!
Lovinxfan 8 months ago 2
wish we had one cricketer like you Sanga..... Love from Pakistan !!!
atisir 8 months ago 52
" I'm Tamil, I'm Sinhalese, I'm Muslim and Burgher. I'm a Buddhist, I'm a Hindu, a follower of Islam and Christianity. But above all, today and always I will be, proudly, Sri Lankan."
razmy69 8 months ago 5
great sangakka
rizviafraz 8 months ago
i'm proud of you
niresh21 8 months ago
look at his remarkable presentation skill. as a lion....
kamal71215 8 months ago
it is truely a great speech, and there were tears in my eyes
samaljay 8 months ago
what to say only be our hero, and may ur wish will granted by our politicians, u ryt our hearts beat on same rythem wen u team plays der have no ratio
shamizest1 8 months ago
well said sanga ur deff one of the best...proud to b sri lanakan
couldnt hv thought of a better person to represent sri lanka !!!
deshinierocks97 8 months ago
Great speech , great man ! Respect Sanga more now.
He told us the history of Sri Lanka and the spirit of her people.
BTW, I am from India. I always used to wonder how a small nation like Sri Lanka could win the world cup. Now I know better after Sanga's speech :-)
Go Sri Lanka !
saswatPraharaj 8 months ago 15
@saswatPraharaj
thank you for ur comment without hesitation.
shamizest1 8 months ago
Thanks for posting this. Was searching for thi since the day of lecture...
elabamba 8 months ago
We Strive for Unity!
I am proud to a SRI LANKAN
aruljastin5 8 months ago
I'm usually not the talking out loud kinda guy about being Sri Lankan and all..but Sanga, i gotta give it to you man. you make me proud to be Sri lankan bro. at times like these when i see people like you it stepping forward makes me feel strong in the gut.. it gives us hope that there's still a few good people living amongst us who we can really count on.. hail sanga!!! Sri lanka's favourite son..
michaelshehan 8 months ago 6
@michaelshehan
hey bro u wrong not few most srilankans r like this only few corrupted people
kill our value
shamizest1 8 months ago
IMMACULATE SPEECH Sanga...u surely will make a lot of perspectives change..U nailed it...hail to you..
simpley14 8 months ago 2
sanga ,, ur my hero from today...well done , we are with you ,,,
tmanju81 8 months ago
A true ambassador of sport and truth. I wish we had someone like Sanga in India to fight corruption and facilitate change!
Hats off!
dinboy778 8 months ago 5
This is the voice of truth! I bow my head to you, Sanga, for your bravery. Well done!
wizach777 8 months ago
Well done sanga..u spoke the truth,u meant these words came out from ur mouth,they r from ur heart.we need ppl like u in our country..all the sri lankans are brother and sisters,children of one mother,our mother lanka..I wish u all the best in ur cricket career.
lusweetheart 8 months ago 3
Sanga ur speech is unbelievable! well done brother
Dillikaperera 8 months ago 8
I am Sinhalese , I am Tamil , I am Muslim and Burgher. I am a Buddhist, I am a Hindu , a follower of Islam and Christianity. But above all, today and always I will be proudly , a Sri Lankan!!!
kodz666 8 months ago 113
Fans of different races, casts, ethnicities and religions who together celebrate their diversity by uniting for cricket, Our common national cause. Those fans are my foundation. They are my family, I will play my cricket for them. Their spirit is the true spirit of cricket. With me are all my people. I am tamil, I am sinhaleese, i am muslim and burger. I am a buddhist I'm a hindu a follower of islam and cristianity. But above all today and always i will be proudly SRI LANKAN.
ACHINTHAUT 8 months ago 5
omg!!!!! i feel so proud to be a sri lankan..... well done sanga.... awsome speech!!!!!
kk87766 8 months ago 3