The successor to Rangana Herath – Just like any other sub-continent team, spin has been the main weapon for Sri Lanka, whether playing in the sub-continent or outside. With Rangana Herath just two months away from celebrating his 39th birthday, Sri Lanka has to find a replacement for him soon as he might retire from international cricket any time and if he does that, it will leave a big vacuum in the Sri Lankan team. It is the best time when Sri Lanka can try out a new spinner in the presence of Rangana Herath as the new prospect will have a chance to learn from him.
When Herath retires for the first time in past 15 years, Lanka’s spin department will look weakest in world cricket.