Rangana Herath

Awards & Honours

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Rangana Herath's greatest accolade is his record as the most successful left-arm spinner in Test cricket history. He took 433 wickets, surpassing all left-arm bowlers who came before him. He is also the oldest player to reach 350 and 400 Test wickets, a testament to his remarkable longevity and fitness.His achievement of taking five-wicket hauls against every Test-playing nation places him in an elite group of bowlers. He was a key figure in Sri Lanka's 2014 World Twenty20 triumph, and his leadership as captain earned him respect from teammates and opponents alike.

AwardsRangana Herath's trophy cabinet may not be overflowing with formal awards, but his achievements speak for themselves. He was part of the Sri Lankan team that won the 2014 ICC World Twenty20, a major international title. He also received several Man of the Match awards for his match-winning spells, including a five-wicket haul in his final Test.

Rankings & Lists

Most Test wickets by a left-arm spinner

ESPNcricinfo·2018

Records & Feats

Most Test wickets by a left-arm spinner

Career Milestone·2018

433 wickets, surpassing all left-arm bowlers in Test history.

Oldest player to take 400 Test wickets

Career Milestone·2018

Aged 39 years and 240 days when he reached the milestone.

Oldest player to take 350 Test wickets

Career Milestone·2017

Achieved at age 38, another age-related record.

Five-wicket hauls against every Test-playing nation

Historic First·2016

Joined an elite group of bowlers with this feat.