HE HAS taken more Test wickets than Dale Steyn and James Anderson in the past two years, and sits second in the world rankings but few will be able to name the spinner who Sri Lanka have pinned their hopes on this summer of taking home the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.
The Australians ultimately could not withstand the might of South Africa’s all-star pace attack and now must overcome the guile of Rangana Herath, who has emerged from the considerable shadow of the great Muttiah Muralitharan.
Herath might not be as exotic as Saeed Ajmal and Sunil Narine, who have both caused Australia their share of troubles in recent years, but there can be no doubting the potency of his brand of left-arm finger-spin.
No man has claimed more Test victims than Herath’s 96 at 24 since the start of last year – a period in which he has nine five-wicket hauls, more than any other player.
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Source: Sydney Morning Herald
