Rangana Herath

Born: March 19, 1978 (age 38)

Height: 5'6" (168cm)

Hometown: Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Nationality: Sri Lanka Sri Lankan

Role: Bowler
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Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath calls time on limited-overs career
Sri Lanka veteran Rangana Herath announces his limited-overs international retirement in the hope of prolonging his Test career.
Apr 17, 13:45
 England players celebrate winning the World Twenty20 game between England and Sri Lanka on March 26, 2016
Result: England down reigning champions Sri Lanka to book World T20 semi-final spot
England knock reigning champions Sri Lanka out of the World Twenty20 in India and advance to the semi-finals of the tournament themselves.
Mar 26, 17:31
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook on day five of the First Test on May 25, 2015
Result: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 122 runs to win first Test in Dunedin
New Zealand take a 1-0 lead in their Test series against Sri Lanka by winning the opener in Dunedin by 122 runs.
Dec 14, 09:29
 Tom Latham of New Zealand bats during day three of the 2nd Test match between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve on February 16, 2014
New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka in Dunedin
New Zealand take command of the first Test against Sri Lanka with a strong display on day three of their match to edge 308 runs ahead of the tourists in Dunedin.
Dec 12, 07:37
 Sri Lanka's Dhammika Prasad celebrates dismissing England's Matt Prior during the fifth and final days play in the second Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds, England on June 24, 2014
Sri Lanka set target of 153 to win
Dhammika Prasad and Dushmantha Chameera strike as Sri Lanka bowl Pakistan out for 329 to set themselves a target of 153 to win the second Test in Colombo.
Jun 28, 10:52
 Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka celebrates reaching his century during day four of 2nd Investec Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley Cricket Ground on June 23, 2014
Sri Lanka build big lead against Pakistan
Angelo Mathews and Kaushal Silva pile on the runs to leave Sri Lanka 166 ahead at the end of day two in the second Test against Pakistan.
Jun 26, 19:09
 Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath "50-50" for World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews says that Rangana Herath has a "50-50" chance of playing against South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final.
Mar 17, 08:12
 Sri Lanka bowlers Rangana Herath celebrates the wicket of New Zealand batsman Trent Boult with teammates during the ICC World Twenty20 tournament cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on March 3
Sri Lanka lose Dimuth Karunaratne, Rangana Herath in further injury blows
Sri Lanka batsman Dimuth Karunaratne is ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after breaking a finger, while Rangana Herath will miss the showdown with Australia.
Mar 6, 22:28
 Sri Lanka bowlers Rangana Herath celebrates the wicket of New Zealand batsman Trent Boult with teammates during the ICC World Twenty20 tournament cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on March 3
Rangana Herath a doubt for Australia clash with finger injury
Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath is doubtful for next Sunday's World Cup game against Australia after injuring his finger in the win over England.
Mar 1, 21:15
 England's Joe Root gestures to the crowd as he walks off having lost his wicket for 113 during the fifth one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, northern England, on September 5, 2014
Joe Root stars as England set Sri Lanka 310
Sri Lanka must chase 310 to win the World Cup clash with England in Wellington after a century from Joe Root.
Mar 1, 01:51
 Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga reacts after taking the wicket of India batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the ICC Cricket World Cup Final on April 2, 2011
Afghanistan bowled out for 232 against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka bowl out Afghanistan for 232 in their World Cup Pool A encounter in Dunedin.
Feb 22, 01:44
 Dan Vettori of New Zealand celebrates after taking a catch during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Hagley Oval on February 14, 2015
Result: New Zealand clinch 98-run victory over Sri Lanka in World Cup opener
New Zealand start their World Cup campaign with a 98-run win over Sri Lanka in their Pool A match in Christchurch.
Feb 14, 06:00
 Corey Anderson of New Zealand celebrates scoring the fastest 100 runs in history during game three of the One Day International Series between New Zealand and the West Indies at Queenstown Events Centre on January 1, 2014
New Zealand set Sri Lanka 332 to win World Cup opener
New Zealand set Sri Lanka 332 to win their World Cup opening game in Christchurch.
Feb 14, 02:00
 New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson plays a shot during the ICC World Twenty20 tournament cricket match between South Africa and New Zealand at The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on March 24, 2014
Result: Kane Williamson century helps New Zealand to four-wicket win
Kane Williamson's 103 helps New Zealand to beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the fourth ODI.
Jan 20, 05:41
 Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga reacts after taking the wicket of India batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the ICC Cricket World Cup Final on April 2, 2011
Fitness doubt Lasith Malinga named in Sri Lanka World Cup squad
Sri Lanka provisionally name feared paceman Lasith Malinga in their 15-man World Cup squad despite doubts over his fitness, but Ajantha Mendis is left out.
Jan 7, 15:18
 Ajinkya Rahane of India departs after being trapped LBW by Trent Boult of New Zealand during day four of the First Test match between New Zealand and India at Eden Park on February 9, 2014
Result: Emphatic win hands series to New Zealand
New Zealand bowl out Sri Lanka for 196 to secure a 2-0 series victory over the tourists in Wellington.
Jan 7, 03:17
 Brendon McCullum of New Zealand bats during day one of the First Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval on December 26, 2014
Nuwan Pradeep stunts New Zealand progress
Nuwan Pradeep takes two of Sri Lanka's three wickets as the visitors enjoy a healthy first session against New Zealand on day three of the second Test.
Jan 5, 00:25
 Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara celebrates reaching a century (100 runs) during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on August 8, 2014
Superb Kumar Sangakkara double century puts Sri Lanka in control
Kumar Sangakkara reaches the 11th double century of his Test career to put Sri Lanka in charge of the second Test against New Zealand at Wellington.
Jan 4, 05:48
 Sri Lankan cricketer Ajantha Mendis celebrates after dismissing England cricketer Ravi Bopara during the second One Day International (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and England at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo on November 29, 2014
Sri Lanka drop Ajantha Mendis, Kusal Perera for sixth ODI
Sri Lanka leave Ajantha Mendis and Kusal Perera out of their squad for the sixth ODI with England in Pallekele, with Dinesh Chandimal among the players recalled.
Dec 12, 22:59
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Bob Willis: 'England should beat Sri Lanka'
Bob Willis backs England to beat Sri Lanka in the fifth ODI when the match resumes.
Dec 10, 17:04
 England's Alastair Cook walks off after being stumped off the bowling of India's Ambati Rayudu during the third one-day international cricket match between England and India at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, central England on August 30, 2014
Alex Hales makes way for Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook returns to captain England in the fifth one-day international against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with Alex Hales and Ben Stokes both left out of the XI.
Dec 10, 09:15
 England cricketer Moeen Ali raises his bat and helmet in celebration after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first One Day International (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and England at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo on November 26, 2014
England set Sri Lanka 266 to win fourth ODI
James Taylor hits 90 to help England set Sri Lanka a target of 266 to win the fourth ODI in Colombo.
Dec 7, 08:40
 Steven Finn of England during the tour match between between Sri Lanka A and England at Sinhalese Sports Club on November 21, 2014
Team News: Steven Finn missing for England's opening one-day international with Sri Lanka
Injured Steven Finn misses England's opening ODI with Sri Lanka in Colombo, while Alex Hales and James Taylor are also left out of the XI for the rain-delayed match.
Nov 26, 09:54
 Australia cricketer Mitchell Johnson celebrates with team-mates after taking a wicket of South Africa's Alviro Petersen, during the 4th day of the first test match on February 15, 2014
Mitchell Johnson leads ICC Cricketer of Year nominations
Australia's Mitchell Johnson leads the nominations for the 2014 ICC awards, while England's Gary Ballance and Ben Stokes are shortlisted for the Emerging Cricketer prize.
Nov 5, 10:10
 Englands Joe Root acknowledges the crowd after finishing the innings on 200 runs not out during the second days play in the first cricket Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's cricket ground in London on June 13, 2014
Joe Root, Stuart Broad named in ICC Test Team of the Year
England's Joe Root and Stuart Broad are named in the 2014 ICC Test Team of the Year, which includes South African paceman Dale Steyn for a record seventh straight time.
Nov 5, 09:20
 Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Result: Sri Lanka win second Test by 105 runs to clinch series over Pakistan
Sri Lanka win the series against Pakistan after Rangana Herath takes his 14th wicket to secure a 105-run victory for the hosts in the second Test.
Aug 18, 06:40
 Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Sri Lanka move towards Pakistan victory
Pakistan are reduced to 127-7 at the end of the fourth day of the second Test in Colombo as Rangana Herath stars for Sri Lanka with another lethal bowling display.
Aug 17, 14:02
 Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara celebrates reaching a century (100 runs) during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on August 8, 2014
Sri Lanka set Pakistan target of 271
Sri Lanka are bowled out for 282 in the second innings of the second Test against Pakistan, and set the tourists 271 to win in Colombo.
Aug 17, 10:09
 Pakistani batsman Khurram Manzoor leaves the field against being dismissed during the match against Sri Lanka on January 18, 2014
Pakistan reach tea on 126-3 against Sri Lanka after losing third wicket
Pakistan lose two more wickets before tea and finish the afternoon session on 126-3 against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Colombo.
Aug 15, 10:19
 Pakistani batsman Khurram Manzoor leaves the field against being dismissed during the match against Sri Lanka on January 18, 2014
Pakistan trail Sri Lanka by 273 at lunch on day two
Pakistan trail Sri Lanka by 273 runs at lunch on day two of the second Test match in Colombo.
Aug 15, 07:49
 Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Sri Lanka bowled out after 320 runs on day two
Pakistan bowl out Sri Lanka after 320 runs on day two in the second and final Test match in Colombo.
Aug 15, 07:06
 Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara celebrates reaching a century (100 runs) during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on August 8, 2014
Sri Lanka whittle through Pakistan in first Test
Sri Lanka look set to win the first Test at Galle as Pakistan's lower order fight to try to save the match.
Aug 10, 10:52
 Pakistani batsman Younis Khan looks on as South African Imran Tahir bowls during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa in Dubai on October 25, 2013
Younis Khan puts Pakistan in control
Pakistan are in control of their first Test meeting with Sri Lanka thanks to Younis Khan's unbeaten 171 before lunch on day two.
Aug 7, 08:35
 Sri Lanka's Dhammika Prasad celebrates dismissing England's Matt Prior during the fifth and final days play in the second Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds, England on June 24, 2014
Pakistan lose three wickets before lunch
Pakistan are 59-3 at lunch after Sri Lanka's Dhammika Prasad and Rangana Herath struck in the opening session of the first Test match in Galle.
Aug 6, 08:03
 South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers is watched by Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Dinesh Chandimal as he plays a shot during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on July
Result: South Africa win series despite drawing final Test with Sri Lanka
South Africa climb back to the top of the world Test rankings thanks to a series-winning draw in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Jul 28, 13:57
 Hashim Amla of South Africa celebrates reaching 100 runs during day four of the second Test against Australia in Port Elizabeth on February 23, 2014
South Africa trail Sri Lanka by 265 runs at tea
South Africa trail Sri Lanka by 265 runs at tea on the final day of the second Test at Columbo.
Jul 28, 10:49
 Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad on January 18, 2014
Sri Lanka frustrated against South Africa on day four
Sri Lanka and South Africa endure a frustrating fourth day in the second and deciding Test in Colombo.
Jul 27, 13:43
 Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Sri Lanka open up dominant lead against South Africa on day three
Sri Lanka establish a commanding 150-run lead against South Africa at the close of play on day three of the second Test in Colombo.
Jul 26, 13:49
 Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Sri Lanka gain advantage against South Africa
South Africa trail Sri Lanka by 323 runs after reaching the close of play on day two of the second Test match in Colombo on 98-3.
Jul 25, 13:12
 Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad on January 18, 2014
Sri Lanka hit back on day one against South Africa
Sri Lanka fight back against South Africa on day one of the first Test in Galle.
Jul 16, 15:42
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