ICC World Twenty20 2014 Sri Lanka dedicate maiden title to Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.Mirpur: It was a fitting goodbye for Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara who pulled the draperies on their T20 professions with a huge triumph at the ICC World T20 and their partners on Sunday committed it to the two resigning legends of Sri Lankan cricket.
A gutsy Sri Lanka generated a clinical showcase to win their lady ICC World T20 trophy with a persuading six-wicket triumph over India in the summit crash at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. (Sri Lanka win title) Sri Lanka's ODI skipper Angelo Mathews headed the tribute, saying the whole group was centered to lift the trophy for the resigning pair. (Highlights) "Sri Lanka this is for you. It was an incredible amusement. The win is a tribute to Mahela and Sanga. I am happy the entire group did it for Sanga and Mahela," Mathews said after the win. (Scorecard)
An alternate senior part of the Sri Lankan side, Tillakaratne Dilshan resounded comparative emotions. (Pics) "Today one of the three fellows put their head up to do something for the group. It was an incredible win for Sri Lanka. Great goodbye for the two joyful fellows (Jayawardene and Sangakkara)," he said.
"I think Sangakkara battled a bit in the competition however today he utilized all his experience and demonstrated his character." (Euphoric to achieve the last: Kohli) Sri Lanka along these lines got third time fortunate in an ICC World T20 summit crash. (God was blessing Sri Lanka: Kohli) "It is an extraordinary night. It's an astounding feeling in the wake of losing the last World Mug. Last five world glasses we lost, however today is an extraordinary feeling to return and win it," Dilshan said. (Cricket owes us nothing: Sangakkara) Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath included: "It's an astounding feeling. This is the best send off for Sanga and Mahela. Following 18 years, this is an alternate high."
Jayawardene, on his part, devoted the triumph to the cricket insane enthusiasts of Sri Lanka and thanked one and all for remaining by his side throughout his vital profession. "We at last figured out how to break the curse. Much obliged such a great amount of to family and companions however this one is for Sri Lankan fans who have been holding up since 1996," he said. "It wasn't a typical match. Parcel of feelings as this was the last T20 (match). The inclination hasn't soaked in yet and it will take a few days to get the inclination," an enthusiastic Jayawardene said. In their last T20 innings, Jayawardene made a sweet minimal 24 which set the rhythm while Sangakkara moored it to flawlessness with an unbeaten 52.
As Thisara Perera hit the winning runs off Ravichandran Ashwin in 17.5 overs, the whole Sri Lankan group ran after the pitch and snatched Sangakkara. Skipper Lasith Malinga was not to be deserted far as he recently hurried in and hopped over the parcel. There were embraces all around as every last part of the side embraced Jayawardene and Sangakkara, who were later carried on their shoulders by their buddies for a lap of honor. India's Virat Kohli, who made a combative 77 in a losing reason, showed huge sportsman soul as he was seen embracing Sangakkara and trading a couple of merriments with the cricketer.