Well, there is no need for estimating the prestige of Cricket in the world. Cricket has earned millions of fans all over the world has become the most popular sport. Sri Lankan Cricket Team is one of the prestigious teams and has played several ODI and T-20 matches. This team is well-known for its fast bowlers who have taken several wickets of top-order batsmen. Today, we will discuss the top 10 bowlers of the Sri Lankan team who have astounded everyone with their brilliant bowling skills and strategies.
1. Sanath Jayasuriya
Popularly known as Master Blaster, Deshbandu Sanath Teran Jayasuriya is the renowned bowler of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team. The left-arm orthodox spinner is famous for his accuracy and fairness. However, ICC banned him from following any cricket-related activities for two years for the violation of its Anti-Corruption Rules.
2. Muttiah Muralitharan
Former Sri Lankan cricketer has turned into a brilliant cricket coach now. Murali is one of the most successful bowlers having an average of taking 6 wickets in each Test Match. This fantabulous bowler followed the right-arm off-spin bowling style and is currently a member of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
3. Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga is popularly known as “Salinga Malinga”. His bowling style earned him the title of being the fastest Test bowler. The right-arm spinner has gained a massive fan following on social media and is gaining support all over the world. Now, he is among the top bowlers of Sri Lanka.
4. Tillakarattne Dilshan
The former Captain of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team comes in the top-rated bowlers in the world. His right-arm bowling style is getting attention from cricket fans worldwide. Dilshan has set many international records in the world of cricket which made him positioned 4th among the top 10 bowlers of Sri Lanka.
5. Nuwan Kulasekara
Being on number one in ODI bowler’s ratings in 2009, Nuwan is a brilliant Sri Lankan bowler. The right-arm fast bowler showed a great performance when the Sri Lankan team won T20 World Cup in 2014. He has got a great fan following all over the world because of his incredible skills and performance.
6. Rangana Herath
Herath is sixth in the list of the top 10 Sri Lankan bowlers. The left-arm orthodox spinner is widely known for his brilliant performances in all formats of the game. He has impressed millions of people worldwide and has set some unbreakable international records.
7. Chaminda Vaas
The famous Sri Lankan cricketer has been the former ODI captain of the team as well. He has shown some excellent performances and has made a special place in the hearts of cricket fanatics. This exceptional player follows the left-arm fast bowling style.
8. Nuwan Zoysa
The former Sri Lankan cricketer was a left-arm seam bowler and has played a good number of matches for the Sri Lankan Cricket team. But, ICC banned him from playing cricket for six years due to the breach of its Anti-Corruption Code.
9. Pulasthi Gunaratne
This Sri Lankan cricketer is an outstanding right-arm medium-fast bowler and has earned a massive fan following all over the world. Pulasthi follows the right-arm batting style and thus, is a brilliant batsman also. This all-rounder, with dedication and hard work, earned massive love and respect among the audience.
10. Dhamika Prasad
Dhamika is an exemplary bowler who follows the right-arm bowling style. He had a promising career and played a good number of matches for Sri Lankans. The people love his fierce bowling style on the pitch and his bowling style distress the batsmen.
