Cricket News sort by Muttiah Muralitharan
Felt Sachin Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muttiah Muralitharan
Published on :Aug 21, 2021 04:32
Sri Lanka cricket great Muttiah Muralitharan feels that Sachin Tendulkar had a slight weakness against off-spin bowling. Murali, who remains the leading wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs with 800 and 530+ wickets respectively, dismissed Tendulkar 13 times in his career. Only former Australia pacer Brett Lee dismissed Tendulkar more times - 14.
Muttiah Muralitharan was the one spinner who troubled batsmen around the world: VVS Laxman
Published on :Jun 21, 2021 22:10
Former India cricketer VVS Laxman has hailed Sri Lanka’s spin bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan, describing him as someone who troubled batsmen all over the world, irrespective of the conditions on offer. Muralitharan was named as the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T) among bowlers by a 50-member jury put together by Star Sports. Murali beat fellow legends like Shane Warne, Dale Steyn and Glenn McGrath to win the honour.
Murali feels Ashwin is the best spinner in the world at present
Published on :Nov 29, 2017 04:06
Former Sri Lankan spinne Muttiah Muralitharan has stated that India's Ravichandran Ashwin is currently the best spinner in the world.
Galle Test: Muralitharan confident Sri Lanka can bounce back
Published on :Jul 28, 2017 11:41
India may be dominant in the Galle Test, but Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan is hopeful that the hosts can bounce back in the match.
Meet the bowlers with 400 plus Test wickets
Published on :Jul 30, 2015 17:20
Dale Steyn became the 13th bowler in Test history to claim 400 wickets, during the opening day of the Mirpur Test on Thursday. Playing in his 80th Test, the South African speedster now has 402 wickets
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World Cup Stats: Top ten wicket-takers
Published on :Jan 07, 2015 04:30
With the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup all set to get underway in a little over a month's time, we take a look at some relevant statistics related to the World Cup. Here, we tell you about the top ten wicket-takers in the World Cup.
Bowlers being reported for suspect action is becoming embarrassingly common
Published on :Oct 01, 2014 04:03
Back in the 90s, when Muttiah Muralitharan was called for chucking by Darrel Hair, it sent shockwaves through the cricket world. Muralitharan wasn't a great name then, back in 1995, but was on his way to establishing himself as a legend.
Flashback: How Sri Lanka’s legends have fared in their farewell Tests
Published on :Aug 16, 2014 09:11
Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawarende is playing in his final Test at his favourite SSC in Colombo. He made only 4 in the first innings, but he still has one innings to make a stirring impact in his farewell Test.
Bottoms up! Top scores by number 11 batsmen for each country
Published on :Jul 14, 2014 04:10
James Anderson’s flamboyant 81 was the highest score by a number 11 batsman in Test for England.
