‘An incredible journey’ – tributes pour in for Herath

First up, teammates past and present, who tweeted out their appreciation for Herath’s services to Sri Lankan cricket.

Best wishes @HerathRSL as you play your final test. It’s been an incredible journey filled with unforgettable moments of joy, heartbreak and glory. Yet through it all You played the game with grace and humility. Greatness sits firmly but lightly upon your shoulders.

Sangakkara wished his former teammate as he wrote: “Best wishes @HerathRSL as you play your final test. It’s been an incredible journey filled with unforgettable moments of joy, heartbreak and glory. Yet through it all You played the game with grace and humility. Greatness sits firmly but lightly upon your shoulders.”

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) November 6, 2018

Mahela Jayawardena wrote: “Wishing @HerathRSL all the very best in his last test for @OfficialSLC . Last of the Togans who I had the pleasure of playing alongside. Truly a champion. Have fun.”

Wishing @HerathRSL all the very best in his last test for @OfficialSLC . Last of the Togans who I had the pleasure of playing alongside. Truly a champion. Have fun #Toga ?

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 5, 2018

Angelo Mathews stated: “Wishing ⁦@HerathRSL⁩ the legend nothing but the best. Thanks for your services.”

Wishing ⁦@HerathRSL⁩ the legend nothing but the best.Thanks for your services #greathuman pic.twitter.com/hT129LXmll

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) November 6, 2018

Remembering his hat-trick, Sri Lankan cricket board wrote: “Relive Rangana Herath’s historical Test hat-trick.”

Relive Rangana Herath’s historical Test hat-trick ?
➡https://t.co/B9Lca4SnOF ⬅ #ThankYouHerath

— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) November 6, 2018

Former English captain Mike Atherton wrote about Herath: “Last act for Herath, spin’s man of mastery.”

Last act for Herath, spin’s man of masteryhttps://t.co/xIXxf3slMr

— Mike atherton (@Athersmike) November 6, 2018