Sangakkara (left) is the first man to pass 150 in four consecutive Tests

The left-hander became the first Test player to score more than 150 in four consecutive matches after hitting a superb 152 against England.

His incredible form started nine Tests ago when he gave up wicket-keeping.

"I haven't changed anything at all - I just practise a lot better now because I am probably more aware of my game and what works for me," he said.

"I know when I go out there I am ready to play. Sticking to the basics is always what I do."

Sangakkara, who missed a century by eight runs in the first innings, was dropped on 98 by Ian Bell at first slip off Ryan Sidebottom.

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He made his former Warwickshire county colleague suffer by completing his 16th Test century - and his first against England - as the hosts amassed a commanding 422-8 to set an unlikely victory target of 350.

Sangakarra has now compiled 1,529 runs in 14 innings, including three double hundreds and four hundreds, since concentrating on batting from July 2006.