ODI debut: 05/07/00
Past World Cups: -
Sangakkara has enjoyed a meteoric rise ever since joining Sri Lanka's international ranks in 2000.
At Test level he has only played 38 innings but has an average of almost 50.
The 25-year-old has already scored four tons including a 230 against Pakistan in early 2002.
Batting in the top order, Sangakkara has virtually cemented his place in the one-day side with a number of solid performances towards the end of 2002.
If he keeps up his consistency then he will become a very big player in world cricket.