Muttiah Muralitharan retired with 800 Test wickets and, as someone who provided seven of them, it feels right to ask him why he thinks there is a dearth of spin in the modern game. The former Sri Lanka right-arm bowler retired from Test cricket with 800 wickets to his name. ESPNcricinfo posted on Instagram: âHaven't we all got that one friend like Muttiah Muralitharan? Twitterati began trending #ShameOnVijaySethupathi soon after the motion poster was released. At the end of a storied and sometimes controversial career that saw him attract a lot of attention for his unorthodox bowling action, Muralitharan had set himself up as one of the icons of spin bowling. Muttiah Muralitharan is regarded as a legend of spin bowling. SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain David Warner recently shared a dancing clip of his compatriots Muttiah Muralitharan and Vijay Shankar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was overjoyed by Team India's historic win at the Gabba and hailed the Men in Blue's energy and passion that was visible throughout the series. News18. Spin bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan had some tough predictions for the GOAT of Australian spin, Nathan Lyon as the latter went into his record 100th Test on Friday. Kumble was known for his ability to bowl flat and accurate, while Warne was more classical with flight and dip. 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Muttiah Muralitharan Picks One Current Bowler Who Can Reach 800 Test Wickets - Cricfit The legendary Muttiah Muralitharan has separated a current bowler who can reach his record of 800 Te English (US) From live updates to breaking news, Republic World brings you all the live updates online so that you don't miss out on the IND VS AUS extravaganza. From live updates to breaking news, Republic World brings you all the live updates online so that you don't miss out on the IND VS AUS extravaganza. 285 Likes, 1 Comments - Muttiah Muralitharan® (@murali.800) on Instagram: âMemories ï¸ Former Sri Lanka offspinner Muttiah Muralitharan has become the first player from hisâ¦â "Maybe Nathan Lyon is not good enough to reach it. READ | India Vs Australia: Indian Fans Unite To Make 'Draw' Twitter Trend, Proud After SCG Fight, READ | IND Vs AUS: Virender Sehwag's Best Tweets On Aus Vs Ind Series That Have Entertained Fans. I think youngsters have done their job perfectly well in the absence of senior players. Muttiah Muralitharan Thinks Ravichandran Ashwin Can Take 800 Test Wickets But Nathan Lyon Not Good Enough to Match Record. Even if you hadn't 'purposely' thrown your wicket away, Murali would have got you the next ball," Ashwin recalled the joke from the dressing room during his chat with Muttiah Muralitharan on his Instagram show 'DRS with Ash'. The wily spinner has been conducting quizzes for his fans at regular intervals whereas he also invites legends of the game in his latest Instagram show, 'DRS With Ash'. IMAGE: Vijay Sethupathi's Instagram post. Also Read | Marnus Labushagne 'disappointed' For Not Being Able To Carry On After Scoring A Century. While Aswin has a brilliant 377 wickets from just 74 Tests, the more experienced Lyon has 396 wickets from 99 matches. Hailing team India's performance in the India Vs Australia test match, Muttiah Muralitharan said, "I would say it is a great victory because despite the absence of senior players in the match, the young players performed very well and that is something special. After his heroics in the last game earned India a draw, Ashwin has been ruled out of the last match - leaving India's fates in the inexperienced but capable hands of Washington Sundar. '800' is a Tamil biopic based on the life of Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan. Muttiah Muralitharan, (born April 17, 1972, Kandy, Sri Lanka), Sri Lankan cricketer whose unorthodox delivery made him one of the most effective and controversial spin bowlers in history and enabled him to take more wickets in both Test and one-day international (ODI) cricket than anyone else who had ever played the game. Emotional Lady Gaga Sings US National Anthem, Jennifer Lopez's Spanish Shoutout at Joe ⦠As India created history at The Gabba on Tuesday after defeating Australia in the 4th Test thereby ending Australia's 31 Test unbeaten streak in Brisbane, former Sri Lankan cricketer and spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan on Tuesday spoke exclusively to Republic Media Network. Asked about who, if anyone, will ever better this record the Sri Lankan legend pointed to one man who has been in the news quite a lot this last week. The 38-year-old is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), and Anil Kumble (619). Muttiah Muralitharan celebrates the wicket of Mark Butcher of England as England were humbled on home soil at the Oval in 1998. The debate over whether Shane Warne or Muttiah Muralitharan is the best bowler of all time is one that has been raging for a number of years now.. Hazlewood became Ashwin's 192nd left-handed victim which is the most for a bowler in Test ⦠", READ | India Vs Australia 4th Test: Hosts' Old '33' Curse That Might Make Them LOSE In Brisbane, Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan said, "Given the fact that earlier the Indian team was all out at 36 runs, today's victory is very special. Even at a time when there was no dearth of quality spinners - re: Shane Warne and Anil Kumble among others - Muralitharan's record of 800 Test wickets remained unsurpassed, and the Sri Lankan great doesn't think any from the current crop will get close to that mark anytime soon. Lyon meanwhile, will hope to complete his 400 before the match ends on Tuesday. Stay updated on the latest IND VS AUS news, IND VS AUS updates, IND VS AUS schedule, IND VS AUS matches and more. At 34 and 33 years old respectively, both Ashwin and Lyon have just a few years left to cross the 800-wicket mark. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, India and Australia have taken the fight to the deciding venue - the Gabba. Muttiah Muralitharan lauds India's special win against Australia; mentions what stood out As India scripted history at the Gabba on Tuesday, former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan congratulated ⦠R Ashwin surpasses Muttiah Muralitharan to achieve unique feat. This record of 800 wickets - a mythical figure for any spinner - has never come close to being breached, with Shane Warne (708) and Anil Kumble (619) ⦠India have beaten Australia effectively with a second-choice team, shorn of key players including the SCG matchwinners. Everybody trolled him in the dressing room. Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar went all guns blazing in the final session to help India chase down the mammoth 326-run target set by Australia. ... Katrina Kaif shared a video on Instagram where she is seen practicing pilates under the guidance of her trainer, focusing on her left leg. With the win at Brisbane, India now find themselves within visible distance of reaching the World Test Championships finals scheduled to be held at Lords, England. Muttiah Muralitharan and the doomed biopic. Also Read | Australian Veterans Warne & Waugh Slam Rishabh Pant's Chatter Behind Stumps; Say 'Zip It'. Muralitharan also feels that the impatient nature of modern batsmen has made it easy for the spinners. So this is something great. Read: Muttiah Muralitharan Lauds India's Special Win Against Australia; Mentions What Stood Out. IND v AUS 2020: Prithvi Shaw imitates Anil Kumble, Muttiah Muralitharan's actions during ⦠This record of 800 wickets - a mythical figure for any spinner - has never come close to being breached, with Shane Warne (708) and Anil Kumble (619) next in line. 513 Followers, 1 Following, 20 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Muttiah Muralitharan (@muttiahmuralitharan) PM Modi applauded the grit, ⦠“R Ashwin has a chance because he is a great bowler. Ashwin achieved the unique feat when he dismissed Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood for 10 to help India wrap Australia's second innings for 200. Other than that, I don’t think any younger bowler coming in will go to 800", Muralitharan was quoted as saying in a Michael Vaughan column for The Telegraph. Stay updated on the latest IND VS AUS news, IND VS AUS updates, IND VS AUS schedule, IND VS AUS matches and more. The hero of the final chase, however, was Rishabh Pant. 294 Followers, 5 Following, 2 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Muttiah Muralitharan® (@murali.800) ", READ | Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Congratulates PM Modi For Vaccine Launch. India have retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and are poised for the ICC Test Championship finals, 4. Cricket icon Muttiah Muralitharan believes Nathan Lyon is ânot good enoughâ to come anywhere near his record tally of Test wickets. Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan has dominated a line by way of Nathan Lyon ever reaching 700-800 Take a look at wickets because the Aussies put together for the collection finale towards India in Brisbane on Friday. ð ï¸ (via @mahela27) #Cricket #Banterâ¦â ⢠See all of @espncricinfo's photos and videos on their profile. Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan believes Australiaâs Nathan Lyon is ânot good enoughâ to breach the 700 or 800 wicket barrier in Tests, but feels âgreatâ Ravi Ashwin could achieve the feat. Recently, the 33-year-old Ashwin had Sri Lanka's veteran and a legend of the game, Muttiah Muralitharan, on his show. India created history at the Gabba on Tuesday after defeating Australia in the 4th Test thereby ending Australia's 31 Test unbeaten streak in Brisbane. Fans can watch Lyon take a shot at this milestone with the India vs Australia live telecast on Sony Sports and India vs Australia live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website. India have come from behind to defeat Australia in a test series in Australia, 2. 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Read full article. The recent video featuring Prithvi Shaw, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah has already received over 300,000 views on Instagram. Kumble was the third highest wicket taker in Tests with 619 wickets from 132 matches, while Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralitharan are above him. He is close to 400 (396) but he has had to play many, many matches to get there," he added, singling out two of the best spinners in the game right now. With 792 wickets after 18 years of playing, Muttiah Muralitharan chipped down the Indian batting lineup one by one, taking exactly 8 wickets in his last Test match. READ | England Beats Sri Lanka By 7 Wickets In 1st Test. A valiant Cheteshwar Pujara stood firm like a wall before a relentless Aussie bowling attack, facing 211 deliveries and scoring 52 runs before being dismissed. Wicketkeeper-batsmen Rishabh Pant kept the momentum going for India after Pujara's dismissal and held his nerve to get the visitors across the line. India had suffered a shambolic loss in the first test, but steadily fought back, innings by innings and session by session as the series went on, going for the win on the last day in what had become a straight chase that could have gone either way. With 792 wickets after 18 years of playing, Muttiah Muralitharan chipped down the Indian batting lineup one by one, taking exactly 8 wickets in his last Test match. India have beaten Australia at The Gabba, long considered a stronghold, 3. Making his Test debut as a 20-year-old in 1992, Muttiah Muralitharan may never have dreamt of the heights he would scale in Test cricket. The dynamic Australian batsman shared a short Muralitharan dancing video on his Instagram account in a throwback post as he continues to stay away from cricketing action amid the ⦠In a recent interaction on Instagram Live with Pommie Mbangwa, Anil Kumble opened up on the comparisons with Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Lara (@brianlaraofficial) "In no particular order", the list also featured Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Muttiah Muralitharan. The Official Facebook Page of Muttiah Muralitharan Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan said, "Given the fact that earlier the Indian team was all out at 36 runs, today's victory is very special. ... like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Popular Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi will essay the role of legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan in the upcoming biopic '800'. Also Read | Washington Sundar Wishes For Navdeep Saini To Bowl The First Over On Day 2 Of 4th Test. I think youngsters have done their job perfectly well in the absence of senior players. Nic Savage nic_savage1 news.com.au January 14, 2021 4:51pm Also Read | Shreyas Iyer Surprises Sania Mirza With Unique Workout Idea In Dubai Gym On Holiday: WATCH. 284 talking about this. 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