Today, Sri Lankan legendary spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan becomes the highest wicket taker in test cricket history. He achieved this success in his 116 test match against England in Kandy. He has now taken 709 wickets from 116 test matches which are one than the previous record of 708 held by Australian star bowler Shane Keith Warne. However, Muralitharan achieved this success only in 116 matches while it took 145 matches for Warne to complete this task.
This moment become more memorable for the Muttiah Muralitharan because Kandy is home town of Muttiah Muralitharan, he is born in this city on April 17, 1972. His complete family, friends and fans were present to witness this glorious moment. Muralitharan started his cricket career in 1992 and today he is highest wicket taker in test and second highest wicket taker in ODI. Hopefully, Muralitharan will also break the 502 wickets record of Wasim Akram of Pakistan, at present Muralitharan has 455 wickets from 297 matches.
With this great achievement Muralitharan has really made his name permanent in the record books and as he is playing for now, therefore we can expect more new records from him in future. He is also holding an excellent average of nearly six wickets per test match which shows the greatness of this man and control over his bowling. Muttiah Muralitharan is now a legend in the history of world and Sri Lankan cricket.
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This moment become more memorable for the Muttiah Muralitharan because Kandy is home town of Muttiah Muralitharan, he is born in this city on April 17, 1972. His complete family, friends and fans were present to witness this glorious moment. Muralitharan started his cricket career in 1992 and today he is highest wicket taker in test and second highest wicket taker in ODI. Hopefully, Muralitharan will also break the 502 wickets record of Wasim Akram of Pakistan, at present Muralitharan has 455 wickets from 297 matches.
With this great achievement Muralitharan has really made his name permanent in the record books and as he is playing for now, therefore we can expect more new records from him in future. He is also holding an excellent average of nearly six wickets per test match which shows the greatness of this man and control over his bowling. Muttiah Muralitharan is now a legend in the history of world and Sri Lankan cricket.
Also read-Captain’s century saved Pakistan in Second test (Match Summery)
Match summery of India-Pakistan First Test Match at Ferozshah Kotla
Right decision of making Anil Kumble new Indian Test Captain