Sangakkara fastest to 9000 Test runs

Kumar Sangakkara became the fastest to pass 9000 Test runs and only the 11th player to reach the milestone, during his innings yesterday.

The former Sri Lankan captain passed the 9000-run mark in 172 innings after playing 103 Test matches, beating Rahul Dravid who reached the figure after 176 innings in his 104th Test match.

After Mahela Jayawardene, who has scored 9895 runs, Sangakkara is only the second Sri Lankan to reach the landmark.