Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath has informed the national selectors that he will retire from international cricket after the first Test against England that will be played in Galle from 6 November.

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath has hinted that this could be his last few months as an international cricketer as may retire later this year.

Rangana Herath is optimistic that Sri Lanka's Test series victory in Bangladesh could be a catalyst for another successful spell in the longest format of the game for the Asian side.

Sri Lanka suffered a blow on Tuesday when it was confirmed that veteran spinner Rangana Herath will miss the third and final Test against India, starting in Delhi on Saturday, due to a back injury.

Sri Lanka's veteran spinner Rangana Herath says it is "one of his dreams" to win a Test series in India, saying the recent victory over Pakistan will give the team confidence.

Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal has heaped praise on left-arm spinner Rangana Herath after his haul of eleven wickets helped win the first Test against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Rangana Herath will miss the third and final Test against India, starting on Saturday in Pallekelle, after pulling up with a stiff back.