In the grand theater of Test cricket, where battles are waged over five days and where patience, skill, and determination are paramount, certain players shine brighter than the rest. These are the cricketers who have consistently demonstrated their ability to sway the course of a game, earning accolades in the form of “Man of the Match” awards.
Here are 5 Cricketers with Most “Man of Match” awards in Test Cricket:-
Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
Kumar Sangakkara, the Sri Lankan cricketing maestro, enjoyed a stellar Test career spanning from 2000 to 2015. Renowned for his elegant left-handed batting, Sangakkara amassed 12,400 runs in 134 Tests, including 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries, solidifying his status as one of the game’s premier batsmen.
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He was a crucial pillar of Sri Lanka’s middle order and displayed remarkable consistency, often rescuing his team from precarious situations. Sangakkara received 16 “Man of Match” awards in tests.
Shane Warne (Australia)
Shane Warne, the wizard of spin, was a magician on the cricket field. His ability to mesmerize batsmen with his spin wizardry and guile was unparalleled. Many of Australia’s Test victories were influenced by Warne’s brilliance, earning him numerous “Man of the Match” honors(17).
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