Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal showered praise on veteran spinner Rangana Herath who sparked his team to a nail-biting 21-run win over Pakistan in the first Test yesterday
Abu Dhabi: Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal showered praise on veteran spinner Rangana Herath who sparked his team to a nail-biting 21-run win over Pakistan in the first Test on .
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SL spinner Rangana Herath celebrates after dismissing Pakistan's Mohd Amir yesterday. Pic /AFP
The left-armer grabbed 6-43 -- taking 11 wickets in the match -- as Pakistan slumped to 114 chasing 136.
"He is a wily old fox and I have to say Rangana is a team man and an asset to the team," Chandimal said.
Dinesh Chandimal
"He is supportive to me and the players, with what he has learnt from cricket," added Chandimal of Herath, who also racked up his 400 wicket in his 84th Test. "Every young player goes to talk to him about his bowling and experiences. Looking to the future, yes, he is 39, a little bit old now, but he always tries to do his best. I just want him throughout my career. I have no idea how long he is going to play, but I am sure he will do what he can for the team."
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