Herath 3rd Test bowler to get 100 wkts at a venue

GALLE, Sri Lanka, Nov 6 (Agencies): Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath, the most successful left-arm spinner in history, claimed his 100th scalp at Galle on Tuesday in his farewell match against England in the first Test.

He became only the third bowler to take 100 or more wickets at a single venue in the longest format of the game. In doing so, the veteran Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath joined the likes of spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan and England pacer James Anderson.

Muttiah Muralitharan has bagged more than 100 wickets in three venues -- Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy and Galle International Stadium.

James Anderson had achieved the feat at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Herath, who also picked his 431st Test wicket that took him level with former New Zealand legend Richard Hadlee in the all-time, achieved the feat with the prized wicket of England captain Joe Root, who was castled for 35.

Root was bowled by Herath while attempting to step-out and eventually failing to read the length of the ball.