In 14 trials, compiled 1444 runs at an average of 60.16, including five centuries and five and a half centuries. He also played 37 ODIs, reaching 1457 runs at an average of 42.85, with three centuries and nine half-centuries. At that time also proved to be the best ODI wicket-keeper, with 42 dismissals.
The voting academy selected Sangakkara ahead of South Africa duo Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander, as well as Australia, Michael Clarke.
Sangakkara accepted the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy from ICC President Alan Isaac and was clearly delighted to win his second award of the night, after winning the Test Cricketer of the Year.
"This is an incredible honor and I've seen people who have won it before me and also nominated for appointment to him is wonderful.'s Great to be among them, but now to receive this honor tonight, is simply fantastic.
Sangakkara was awarded the Test Cricketer batting legend Brian Lara in front of your audience.
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