Kumar Sangakkara restores century-old Sri Lankan villa for a new chapter

Kumar Sangakkara is a name that needs no introduction. Everyone who follows cricket or even who doesn’t, knows the Sri Lankan cricket legend. But what people don’t know is that back in 2008, Kumar Sangakkara along with his wife Yehali bought a house inside Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the "Ramparts of Galle". The couple were already in love with its scenic coastal location, but were not aware of what was inside the fort. When they bought the 120-year old villa, their first look came with an unpleasant surprise because it was in such poor condition.But 20 years later, the property has emerged as an unusual meeting point of Sri Lanka’s history and modern design.