Kumar Sangakkara - MCC Spirit of Cricket Lecture at Lord's- Part 1

Sangakkara's Address at MCC Spirit of Cricket Lecture at Lord's In an hour-long speech that earned him a standing ovation,

Sangakkara charted the unique history of cricket in his country, and called on Sri Lanka Cricket to root out its corrupt practices, and recognise the huge role that the sport now needs to play in promoting reconciliation at the end of a 30-year civil war. (ESPN-Cricinfo)

http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/current/story/521971.html

You can also read the full speech here: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59318468

I do not own the copyrights to this video. I am only sharing this as I believe it is a brilliant piece of fine oratory graciously sprinkled with interesting anecdotes, which would not only appeal to sports lovers, but would also provide an interesting insight into the culture of subcontinent, and how cricket as a sport has shaped the thoughts and aspirations of the region.

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[sunethchat]

One who disliked must be a fucking Indian!

[vinci88]

@sunethchat you, sir, are an idiot of first order. Who do you think has uploaded this video? An Indian. Stop trolling or I'll flame your bloody ass next time.

[muthalvan]

thanks sanga..as a tamil, i feel that people like you will lift the hatred tht we have between each other for no reason. your courage and knowledge will be greatly needed. Salute and god bless you my brother.

[senthilkhumar]

One of the best speeches I've heard. I now have a new found respect for this man

[DreddWolff]

@sunethchat Fuck you, you piece of shit.

[rathucapricon]

I guess the word "outstanding" would be an understatement......it is , undoubtedly , one great speech ever-ever-ever heard so far from a sportsman!! Bravo !!

[ameyutube786]

Hat's off you man.................

[ameyutube786]

This is called the Real Cricketer & true nationalist.The greatness comes with the great responsibilities.Not like yearly do the dozens of adv. & keep the mum for national issues.

[theivd]

This is great stuff, thanks for posting.

[madathamilan]

The Sports Minister of SL is mad because his name was not mentioned at least ones (for what anyway?) and Sanga didn't suck (U know what) of the president crediting him for all the success SL Cricket has had so far (the normal way of doing business in SL), instead he chose to glorify Arjuna, (also not a saint) a guy who deserves credit but an opponent of the ruling goons and their cronies. Long live Sanga

[madathamilan]

@sunethchat; the one who dislikes is one of our own; The Sports Minister of Sri Lanka!

[HunnyCatch]

@sunethchat fuck you mother fucker .. stop imposing or you will get your arse kicked. Behave like how he does or else rotten. Fucking loser!!