Colombo: Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin might have dismissed Kumar Sangakkara in his last four innings, but the legendary cricketer yesterday rated veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan as one of the most dangerous bowlers he has faced during his 15-year long illustrious career.


Kumar Sangakkara. Pic/AFP 

Asked who were the bowlers who challenged him over the years, Sangakkara said: "Ashwin in this series, but Zaheer Khan and Graeme Swann otherwise. "When I've played against some of these bowlers, I've sometimes been unsuccessful. But you're always trying to refine your strategy and come out of that.