Sri Lankan superstar overthrows Wasim Akram

Sri Lankan spin great Rangana Herath has overtaken Pakistan’s pace legend Wasim Akram as the most successful left arm bowler in Test cricket.

Hearth picked up four for 49 against Bangadesh, in doing so, he became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test history with 415 wickets to his credit.

Pakistan’s left arm Wasim Akram hailed as one of the best fast bowlers ever, now sits second with 414 wickets in 104 Test matches.

Whereas, fellow Sri Lankan mate Muttiah Muralitharan remains the most successful bowler in Test cricket, with 800 wickets under his belt in 133 Test matches.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka claimed the Test series by a 1-0 margin, after Bangladesh plunged, while the Sri Lanka's spinners soared, allowing the visitors a triumphing victory by 215 runs.