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Rangana Herath
Thu, July 19 2018
South African skipper Faf du Plessis hopeful pacers can deliver against Sri Lanka
Du Plessis added that South Africa was aiming to conquer local conditions in their bid to overtake India -- about to embark on a five-Test series in England -- and become the number one side.
Thu, July 19 2018
Keshav Maharaj hoping to learn from Rangana Herath
“His consistency is phenomenal ... He does something special. He turns the ball at will, he slides the ball on at will. It is something that I would love to learn in my trade ... He is the best in the world at what he does.” — Maharaj on Herath.
Mon, July 16 2018
South Africa not panicking despite Galle Test low: Dale Benkenstein
"Technically you have to have faced a spinning ball, there are few things technically that you have to adjust to."
Sat, July 14 2018
Spinners demolish South Africa, Sri Lanka win in three days
It seems as if the ghosts of Nagpur 2015 came back to haunt them and on a better pitch than the VCA track 3 years ago, their technique against spin was found wanting once more.
Fri, July 13 2018
Sri Lanka in driver’s seat vs South Africa
Spinners led by Dilruwan Perera put hosts Sri Lanka in firm command of the first Test on Friday after South Africa were bowled out for 126
Fri, July 13 2018
South Africa skittled for 126, their lowest total in Sri Lanka
The dismal effort set a new low for South Africa in Sri Lanka, worse than their 169 at the SSC in 2006.
Fri, July 13 2018
South Africa 6 down vs Sri Lanka, still 201 behind
Sri Lankan spinners have bowled 36 out of 37 overs of the innings.
Thu, July 12 2018
Stumps, Day 1: Sri Lanka manage 287 with the help of Karunaratne 100
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed four wickets to reduce Sri Lanka to 176-8 but Karunaratne gave the total respect with his 222-ball knock after the hosts elected to bat first.
Wed, July 11 2018
Rangana Herath may retire from Tests this year
"Following this South Africa series, there is another three months until the England series. For now, this is what I've planned for. There comes a time for every cricketer, when they have to stop playing. I think that time has come for me," Herath said.
Thu, July 05 2018
Sri Lanka announce squad for South Africa Tests, Dinesh Chandimal back as captain
Sri Lanka have also named the injured Kusal Perera and Rangana Herath in the squad, though they will be picked only if they pass the relevant fitness tests.