Legends of the Cricket World Cup: Top 10 Heroes

Sanath Jayasuriya

The legendary all-rounder and pride of Sri Lanka, Sanath Jayasuriya, sits in the heart of Sri Lankans as the fastest hitter. He was the engine of the Sri Lankan team that drove the country to lift the 1996 World Cup with 221 runs off 6 matches. Jayasuriya has scored the most 150+ runs in the matches he played. He is the man to bring in the pickup shots at the mid-wicket. He is famous for the revolution he brought about, bagging runs in the quickest possible way. He has been acclaimed as an explosive batsman and an artful bowler.