World Cup 2019: Sangakkara picks Kohli to break his unique record attained in WC 2015

The former Sri Lankan skipper registered four consecutive tons and still remains the sole cricketer with the incredible record. However, during ESPNCricinfo’s 25 Questions segment, the cricketer-turned-commentator revealed that the Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, has the ability to break his record.

Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lankan team is struggling to emulate the high standards set by their illustrious predecessors of the past at the World Cup. Sri Lanka won the 1996 World Cup courtesy a galaxy of superstars and then went onto make it to two finals in the 2007 and 2011 editions). During the 2015 edition, Sangakkara was in scintillating form with the bat and achieved a special feat in what was his last 50-over tournament. The former Sri Lankan skipper registered four consecutive tons and still remains the sole cricketer with the incredible record. However, during ESPNCricinfo’s 25 Questions segment, the cricketer-turned-commentator revealed that the Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, has the ability to break his record. "Quite a few of them but Virat Kohli stands head and shoulders above them," opined the 41-year-old Sri Lankan. Sangakkara had scores centuries against Bangladesh, England, Australia, and Scotland, respectively, to take his side to the quarterfinals before eventually bowing out with defeat to South Africa. Kohli who has proved his pedigree as a prolific run scorer in white ball cricket can certainly be the batsman to better Sangakkara's record. In 2019, so far, he has amassed a staggering 788 runs in 14 innings at an impressive average of 56.28 along with 3 half-centuries as well as an equal number of tons. Kohli has been in pretty decent form at ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 edition, the Indian batting lynchpin hasn't yet the lofty standards set by him, but has been a meaningfull contributor with the willow for the 'Men in Blue' in their games so far. The right-hander has 177 runs at an average of 59 with two scores in excess of 50. Kohli would be keen on stepping up the ante when Indians take on Afghanistan in their next round robin league assignment at The Rose Bowl, in Southampton on Saturday. With three victories from four games (including a rain-abandoned contest), the Men in Blue are on course for a place in the semifinals of the current marquee event in England and Wales.