Sri Lanka needed their legend to put on one final good show as they chased a massive total in Colombo.

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Sangakkara for the fourth time in the series.

Sangakkara's final Test knock ended on 18 off 18 deliveries.

Sangakkara started well but a fitting finale was not to be.

The Indian players rejoiced and quickly approached Sangakkara to congratulate him on his fabulous career.

Sangakkara raised his bat and acknowledged the cheering crowd on his way back for the last time.

Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara walked out to a guard of honour from the Indian players in his final Test innings.

Virat Kohli had some nice words for Sangakkara as he began his last walk back to the pavilion.

And with a guard of honour at the end, Sangakkara walked away from the sport.

The veteran thrilled the local crowd with three boundaries.