Rangana Herath

Rangana Herath, born on March 19, 1978, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who was the most successful left-arm spinner in Test cricket history. He took 433 Test wickets in 93 matches — the most by any left-arm bowler in Test cricket. After Muttiah Muralitharan's retirement, Herath became Sri Lanka's leading spinner and carried the spin bowling attack for nearly a decade. He was known for his accuracy, flight, and ability to turn the ball sharply. His best bowling performance of 9/127 against Pakistan in 2014 remains one of the best by a Sri Lankan bowler. After retirement, Herath joined the England cricket team as a spin bowling consultant and has been involved in various coaching roles.