Muralitharan born 17 April 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka), often referred to as Murali, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who was rated the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2002.
Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in both Test cricket and in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He took the wicket of Gautam Gambhir on 5 February 2009 in Colombo, to surpass Wasim Akram's ODI record of 502 wickets. Muralitharan became the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket when he overtook the previous record-holder Shane Warne on 3 December 2007 in the longer version of the game. Muralitharan had previously held the record when he surpassed Courtney Walsh's 519 wickets in 2004. But he suffered a shoulder injury later that year and was then overtaken by Warne.
Averaging over six wickets per Test, Muralitharan is one of the most successful bowlers in the game.He plays domestic cricket for the Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club, and plays in the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings.
Muralitharan's career has been beset with controversy; his bowling action called into question on a number of occasions by umpires and sections of the cricket community. After biomechanical analysis in non-match conditions, Muralitharan's action was cleared by the International Cricket Council, first in 1996 and again in 1999. The legality of his doosra was first called into question in 2004. This delivery was found to exceed the ICC elbow extension limit by nine degrees, five degrees being the limit for spinners at that time.Based on official studies into bowling actions, which revealed that 99% of all bowlers exceed the elbow flexion limits, ICC revised the limits applying to all bowlers in 2005 Muralitharan's doosra falls within the revised limits.
In February 2009, after becoming cricket’s highest wicket-taker in both forms of the game Muttiah Muralitharan hinted that he may retire at the conclusion of the 2011 World Cup. He stated “I think I am fit in my body and mind, I am enjoying my cricket and want to play more. But after the next World Cup, I will have nothing left to achieve in the game. The World Cup should mark the end of my career.” In July 2009 he confirmed that he would retire from Test cricket following Sri Lanka's home series against the West Indies in November 2010, but would continue to represent his country in the one-day game until the World Cup in 2011.[19] Muttiah Muralitharan, has announced his retirement from Test Match Cricket after the first Test against India at Galle which begins on 18 July
Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in both Test cricket and in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He took the wicket of Gautam Gambhir on 5 February 2009 in Colombo, to surpass Wasim Akram's ODI record of 502 wickets. Muralitharan became the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket when he overtook the previous record-holder Shane Warne on 3 December 2007 in the longer version of the game. Muralitharan had previously held the record when he surpassed Courtney Walsh's 519 wickets in 2004. But he suffered a shoulder injury later that year and was then overtaken by Warne.
Averaging over six wickets per Test, Muralitharan is one of the most successful bowlers in the game.He plays domestic cricket for the Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club, and plays in the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings.
Muralitharan's career has been beset with controversy; his bowling action called into question on a number of occasions by umpires and sections of the cricket community. After biomechanical analysis in non-match conditions, Muralitharan's action was cleared by the International Cricket Council, first in 1996 and again in 1999. The legality of his doosra was first called into question in 2004. This delivery was found to exceed the ICC elbow extension limit by nine degrees, five degrees being the limit for spinners at that time.Based on official studies into bowling actions, which revealed that 99% of all bowlers exceed the elbow flexion limits, ICC revised the limits applying to all bowlers in 2005 Muralitharan's doosra falls within the revised limits.
In February 2009, after becoming cricket’s highest wicket-taker in both forms of the game Muttiah Muralitharan hinted that he may retire at the conclusion of the 2011 World Cup. He stated “I think I am fit in my body and mind, I am enjoying my cricket and want to play more. But after the next World Cup, I will have nothing left to achieve in the game. The World Cup should mark the end of my career.” In July 2009 he confirmed that he would retire from Test cricket following Sri Lanka's home series against the West Indies in November 2010, but would continue to represent his country in the one-day game until the World Cup in 2011.[19] Muttiah Muralitharan, has announced his retirement from Test Match Cricket after the first Test against India at Galle which begins on 18 July
Full name Muttiah Muralitharan
Born 17 April 1972 (1972-04-17) (age 38)Kandy, Sri Lanka
Nickname Murali
Batting style Right-handed
Bowling style Right-arm off break
Role Bowler, Sri Lanka vice captain
International information
National side Sri Lanka
Test debut (cap 54) 28 August 1992 v Australia
Last Test 2 December 2009 v India
ODI debut (cap 70) 12 August 1993 v India
ODI shirt no. 08
National side Sri Lanka
Test debut (cap 54) 28 August 1992 v Australia
Last Test 2 December 2009 v India
ODI debut (cap 70) 12 August 1993 v India
ODI shirt no. 08
Domestic team information
Years 1991 – present
Years 1991 – present
Team Tamil Union,Lancashire,Kent,Chennai Super Kings
Career statistics
Competition
Tests
ODI
FC
LA
Matches
132
Competition
Tests
ODI
FC
LA
Matches
132
334
425
Runs scored
1,256
660
2,187
918
Batting average
11.62
6.80
11.33
7.40
100s/50s
0/1
0/0
0/1
0/0
Top score
67
33*
67
33*
Balls bowled
43,669
18,001
66,563
22,365
Wickets
792
512
1,366
641
Bowling average
22.71
22.93
19.62
22.33
5 wickets in innings
66
10
118
12
10 wickets in match
22
n/a
34
n/a
Best bowling
9/51
7/30
9/51
7/30
Runs scored
1,256
660
2,187
918
Batting average
11.62
6.80
11.33
7.40
100s/50s
0/1
0/0
0/1
0/0
Top score
67
33*
67
33*
Balls bowled
43,669
18,001
66,563
22,365
Wickets
792
512
1,366
641
Bowling average
22.71
22.93
19.62
22.33
5 wickets in innings
66
10
118
12
10 wickets in match
22
n/a
34
n/a
Best bowling
9/51
7/30
9/51
7/30
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