India, March 4 -- Kshema Sangakkara, the father of legendary cricketer Kumar Sangakkara, died on Tuesday afternoon. His family made an announcement, stating that the funeral will take place on March 4.

A respected name in the legal community, Kshema had a following in Kandy. In the cricket fraternity, he was regarded as having given the world one of the best batters in the sport's history. He was also Sangakkara's first coach, and was known for his strict disciplined approach.

The family's statement said, "It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. S. K. Sangakkara, Attorney-at-Law. He was the loving husband of Kumarie, beloved father to Thusharie, Vemindra, Saranga, and Kumar, loved father-in-law to Sanjay, Nipuni, Ru, ...