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How did Kumar Sangakkara become captain?
In February 2009, Mahela Jayawardene announced that he would step down from captaincy. Kumar Sangakkara succeeded Jayawardene as Sri Lanka's captain.
What made Mahela Jayawardene want to step down from captaincy of the Sri Lanka cricket team?
Mahela Jayawardene announced that he would step down from captaincy in the best interests of the Sri Lankan team.
Did Kumar Sangakkara win the 2011 Cricket World Cup?
A month in advance of the 2011 World Cup in March, Kumar Sangakkara decided that he would resign the captaincy.
Why did Kumar Sangakkara step down from captaincy of the Sri Lanka cricket team?
Kumar Sangakkara said that captaining Sri Lanka is a job that ages you very quickly ... It's rarely a job you will last long in.
Did Kumar Sangakkara retire after leaving the captaincy of the Sri Lanka cricket team?
On 27 June 2015, Kumar Sangakkara officially announced his retirement.
What did Kumar Sangakkara do after stepping down?
Kumar Sangakkara offered to continue as Test captain if deemed necessary for transition to new skipper.

Question: Why was he honored?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was Kumar Sangakkara honored?