by sophiajuliet
5. August 2010 08:18
Humilty and high achievement seldom reside in the same person, though some do a good job of faking it thanks to slick media training. Mahela Jayawardene wouldn't know how to fake anything - least of all the humble manner in which this gentle Buddhist expresses an immense talent. Approaching 20,000 international runs supported by 333 catches, he is a great player, but it is his conduct on and off the field, paticularly on returning to the ranks after captaincy and in his charitable work, that reveals the greatness in the man.