<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rangana Herath News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Rangana Herath. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Rangana Herath News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/rangana_herath" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:23:37 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs AUS | Turning wickets are fantastic preparation for Test series against Sri Lanka, reckons David Warner]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Warner has revealed that the extremely turning pitches used in the Sri Lanka ODI series are helping Australia to prepare for the upcoming Test series. Sri Lanka have taken an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the ODI series and both teams will play two Tests after the conclusion of the fifth ODI. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/22/sl-vs-aus-turning-wickets-are-fantastic-preparation-for-test-series-against-sri-lanka-reckons-david-warner?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/22/sl-vs-aus-turning-wickets-are-fantastic-preparation-for-test-series-against-sri-lanka-reckons-david-warner?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:23:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/david_warner.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAN vs NZ | All members of Bangladesh team tests Covid-19 negative, New Zealand tour set to go ahead ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The uncertainty regarding the upcoming Test series between New Zealand and Bangladesh have been depreciated, as all the members of the visitors have returned the negative COVID-19 test. The first Test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and New Zealand will begin on January 1 at the Bay Oval.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/20/ban-vs-nz-all-members-of-bangladesh-team-tests-covid-19-negative-new-zealand-tour-set-to-go-ahead?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/20/ban-vs-nz-all-members-of-bangladesh-team-tests-covid-19-negative-new-zealand-tour-set-to-go-ahead?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:09:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/bangladesh_cricket_team_liton_das_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ vs BAN | Bangladesh team sent into three-day quarantine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bangladesh cricket team has been sent into three-day room quarantine and has been asked by the New Zealand Health Ministry to not take part in any practice sessions until Tuesday, December 21. The decision comes after spin-bowling consultant Rangana Herath tested covid-19 positive on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/17/nz-vs-ban-bangladesh-team-sent-into-three-day-quarantine?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/17/nz-vs-ban-bangladesh-team-sent-into-three-day-quarantine?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:01:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/bangladesh_cricket_team_new_zealand_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAN vs NZ | Bangladesh spin bowling coach Rangana Herath Tests positive for Covid in New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh spin bowling coach Rangana Herath has been tested Covid positive, and nine members of the Test squad are undergoing extended quarantine ahead of the team's upcoming away Test series against New Zealand. The team is scheduled to play two Tests from January 1 to January 13. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/15/ban-vs-nz-bangladesh-spin-bowling-coach-rangana-herath-tests-positive-for-covid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/15/ban-vs-nz-bangladesh-spin-bowling-coach-rangana-herath-tests-positive-for-covid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:36:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y36/articles/Cricket_1/Rangana_Herath_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAN vs NZ| Rangana Herath to join Bangladesh as spin consultant for New Zealand tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Sri Lanka cricketer, Rangana Herath has been appointed as spin consultant for the Bangladesh squad, which will tour New Zealand for a two-match Test series. BCB has stated that they want to work out a long-term deal with Herath as his experience will benefit the players in the team.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/08/ban-vs-nz-rangana-herath-to-join-bangladesh-as-spin-consultant-for-new-zealand-tour?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/08/ban-vs-nz-rangana-herath-to-join-bangladesh-as-spin-consultant-for-new-zealand-tour?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:25:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Rangana_Herath_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dom Bess must immediately seek help and advice of Herath to get back on track, opines Monty Panesar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England spinner Monty Panesar is fearful that the India series might have shattered Dom Bess’ confidence, and thus wants the youngster to immediately seek the help of his former mentor Rangana Hearth. Panesar, at the same time, insisted it will be important for Bess to not overanalyze.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/mar/08/dom-bess-must-immediately-seek-help-and-advice-of-herath-to-get-back-on-track-opines-monty-panesar?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/mar/08/dom-bess-must-immediately-seek-help-and-advice-of-herath-to-get-back-on-track-opines-monty-panesar?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:21:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Dom_Bess_ENG_vs_WI_Hampshire_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Tried to follow the template of Rangana Herath, reveals Ajaz Patel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ajaz Patel has claimed that he learnt from the way Rangana Herath used to bowl on the Galle wicket and attempted to reproduce his style of consistent bowling in the match against Sri Lanka. He is a newcomer to international cricket and has so far been highly successful in his team’s tours to Asia.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/16/tried-to-follow-the-template-of-one-of-the-greats-rangana-herath-reveals-ajaz-patel?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/16/tried-to-follow-the-template-of-one-of-the-greats-rangana-herath-reveals-ajaz-patel?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:01:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/Cricket_1/ajaz_patel.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC World Cup 2019 | Chaminda Vaas backs India to make semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chaminda Vaas is confident that the Indian team under the leadership of Virat Kohli and guidance of Ravi Shastri will definitely make the semi-finals of this year’s World Cup in England. Meanwhile, Rangana Herath backed the Indian spinners to shine in next month’s global showdown.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/apr/23/icc-world-cup-2019-chaminda-vaas-backs-india-to-make-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/apr/23/icc-world-cup-2019-chaminda-vaas-backs-india-to-make-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/INDIA.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only regret will be not winning a series in India, says Rangana Herath]]></title><description><![CDATA[40-year old Sri Lankan spinner, Rangana Herath, who is set to retire after Sri Lanka 's Test against England declared that the only regret in his career was not winning a series in India. Herath will retire after having played a total of 142 Test matches for Sri Lanka in which he picked 430 wickets.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/nov/06/only-regret-will-be-not-winning-a-series-in-india-says-retiring-cricketer-rangana-herath?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/nov/06/only-regret-will-be-not-winning-a-series-in-india-says-retiring-cricketer-rangana-herath?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Rangana_Herath_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangana Herath set to hang up his boots after first Test against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath will call time on his career with the Sri Lankan Test team after the first Test match against England at Galle. Herath made his debut back in 1999 and has bagged a total of 430 wickets from 92 matches in the longer format for the national team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/oct/22/sri-lanka-vs-england-rangana-herath-set-to-hang-up-boots-after-first-test-against-england?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/oct/22/sri-lanka-vs-england-rangana-herath-set-to-hang-up-boots-after-first-test-against-england?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:37:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Rangana_Herath_Srilanka_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Vandersay replaces injured Rangana Herath for Delhi Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[After losing the second Test of the three-match series to India, Sri Lanka have been handed another blow as Rangana Herath has been ruled out of the final Test after experiencing back pain. The Lankans have called up uncapped leggie Jeffrey Vandersay as a replacement for the veteran spinner.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/28/jeffrey-vandersay-replaces-injured-rangana-herath-for-delhi-test?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/28/jeffrey-vandersay-replaces-injured-rangana-herath-for-delhi-test?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Rangana_Herath_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravi Shashtri confident that Team India will do well on South Africa’s fast tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri has asserted that the Indian team is prepared to play on the fast-paced wickets in the upcoming tour of South Africa and is confident of a good result. Shastri reserved special praise for Bhuvaneshwar Kumar for his work ethic and the time he spends on developing his skills.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/26/ravi-shashtri-confident-that-team-india-will-do-well-on-south-africas-fast-tracks?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/26/ravi-shashtri-confident-that-team-india-will-do-well-on-south-africas-fast-tracks?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:00:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Ravi_Shastri_India_Coach_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka | Talking points from Day 2 of the second Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara’s 209-run stand helped India overcome Sri Lanka’s lead without any trouble, Virat Kohli’s quick 54 helped India end the day with a 107-run lead. The Sri Lankan bowlers failed to make any impression whatsoever as they claimed just one wicket on the second day.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/25/india-vs-sri-lanka-talking-points-from-day-2-of-the-second-test?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/25/india-vs-sri-lanka-talking-points-from-day-2-of-the-second-test?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2017 10:10:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/murali_vijay_pujara_bcci.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinesh Chandimal happy with a ‘less grassy’ Nagpur track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dinesh Chandimal has stated that the ‘less grassy’ Nagpur pitch will help his side as it will support the batsmen for the first few days before the spinners become vital. He also hopes that the experienced Rangana Herath shows what he is capable of in Nagpur after a disappointing display in Kolkata.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/23/dinesh-chandimal-happy-with-a-less-grassy-nagpur-track?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/23/dinesh-chandimal-happy-with-a-less-grassy-nagpur-track?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:12:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Dinesh_Chandimal_Ind_SL_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reacts as Sri Lanka escapes by the skin of their teeth on the final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[India produced a nail-biting finish on the final day of the rain-affected Test match as Sri Lanka somehow managed a narrow escape against India's lethal fast bowling. However, the visitors couldn't escape the wrath of the Twitterattis, who took them on a trolling ride for successfully wasting time.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/20/twitter-reacts-as-sri-lanka-escapes-by-the-skin-of-their-teeth-on-the-fianl-day?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/20/twitter-reacts-as-sri-lanka-escapes-by-the-skin-of-their-teeth-on-the-fianl-day?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:25:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/India_Team_bcci.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka | First Test ends with a dramatic draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammad Shami gave Sri Lanka a very late scare on Day 5 as they were reduced to 75/7 in 26.3 overs before bad light came to the visitors’ rescue with the game losing 10 overs at the end. Earlier India had given a target of 231, thanks to Virat Kohli’s 18th Test century.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/20/india-vs-sri-lanka-first-test-ends-with-a-dramatic-draw?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/20/india-vs-sri-lanka-first-test-ends-with-a-dramatic-draw?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:08:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/bhuvneshwar_kumar_bcci.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangana Herath and SLC deny DRS-Gate allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangana Herath and SLC have rejected the notion that Dilruwan Perera looked to the dressing room for advice before asking for a review. Herath, who was at the non-striker’s end, added that after overhearing him ask the umpire if the Lankans still had a review, Perera opted to challenge the decision.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/20/rangana-herath-and-slc-deny-drs-gate-allegations?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/20/rangana-herath-and-slc-deny-drs-gate-allegations?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 04:54:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Rangana_Herath_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reacts to India's fightback after Herath's half century]]></title><description><![CDATA[India finally showed some of the batting that fans are accustomed to seeing against the Sri Lankans in Kolkata as KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan led the charge for the hosts. The Twitterati were quick to appreciate the effort of the Indian openers and Rangana Herath, who scored a brilliant fifty.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/19/twitter-reacts-to-indias-fightback-after-heraths-half-century?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/nov/19/twitter-reacts-to-indias-fightback-after-heraths-half-century?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2017 11:34:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/shikhar_dhawan_rahul_bcci_1stTest.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC Test Rankings: Kagiso Rabada surpasses Ravichandran Ashwin, Rangana Herath]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has gained two slots to reach a career-best third position in the latest ICC Test rankings, which confirmed today. Rabada’s promotion meant Ravichandran Ashwin slipped one spot to fourth, while Rangana Herath moved to the fifth position in the rankings.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/oct/11/icc-test-rankings-kagiso-rabada-surpasses-ravichandran-ashwin-rangana-herath?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/oct/11/icc-test-rankings-kagiso-rabada-surpasses-ravichandran-ashwin-rangana-herath?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:46:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/cricket/Kagiso_Rabada_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive injury blow to Sri Lanka as Herath set to miss the 3rd Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangana Herath has become the latest name to join the growing injury list of Sri Lanka squad as the veteran spinner gets ruled out of the third Test owing to his back injury. With the series already out of their hands and a busy few months coming up ahead, the staff has decided not to risk him.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/08/massive-injury-blow-to-sri-lanka-as-herath-set-to-miss-the-3-rd-test?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/08/massive-injury-blow-to-sri-lanka-as-herath-set-to-miss-the-3-rd-test?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:31:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Rangana_Herath_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good use of feet against Herath was the key to success, says Ajinkya Rahane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ajinkya Rahane has revealed that Indian batsmen particularly made good use of their feet to tackle Sri Lankan veteran Rangana Herath in the first innings. The Indian vice-captain, who scored a sublime 132 runs in the first innings, has also rated this knock as one of his best against spinners.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/05/good-use-of-feet-against-herath-was-key-to-success-says-ajinkya-rahane?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/05/good-use-of-feet-against-herath-was-key-to-success-says-ajinkya-rahane?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2017 03:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/Ajinkya_Rahane_getty_vs_australia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravichandran Ashwin becomes fastest player to score 2000 Test runs and take 200 Test wickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravichandran Ashwin has become the fastest player to complete the double of scoring 2000 Test runs and taking 200 Test wickets, during his knock of 54 against Sri Lanka in the second Test today. Ian Botham, Imran Khan, and Kapil Dev are positioned in the first three places on the list.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/04/ravichandran-ashwin-becomes-the-fastest-player-to-score-2000-test-runs-and-take-200-test-wickets?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/04/ravichandran-ashwin-becomes-the-fastest-player-to-score-2000-test-runs-and-take-200-test-wickets?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:00:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/Ashwin_Tests.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara involved in a terrible mix up]]></title><description><![CDATA[KL Rahul had done well to mark his return from injury with a half century in the second Test against Sri Lanka today. 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He also revealed that they made plans for Shikhar Dhawan but all was in vain as he scored 190 in the first innings.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/jul/30/india-played-outstanding-cricket-in-all-three-departments-says-rangana-herath?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/jul/30/india-played-outstanding-cricket-in-all-three-departments-says-rangana-herath?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 04:55:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/cricket/Rangana_Herath_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We lost to Zimbabwe; means we are not playing well, says Muttiah Muralitharan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muttiah Muralitharan believes that Sri Lankan cricket is struggling to cope with the void left by the retirement of its senior players as the youngsters have not stepped up yet. 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