Kumar Sangakkara had begun his Test career behind the stumps, as Romesh Kaluwitharana's replacement. But although he had some success with the bat in the early years, averaging 46.90 in mid-2006, the Ashantha de Mel-led selection committee believed he would be more valuable to the side as a specialist batsman.

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