From Muttiah Muralitharan to Anil Kumble, here's a look at the top five spinners with most wickets in international cricket. This list also includes Shane Warne, Ravichandran Ashwin and Shakib Al Hasan

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From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall, here's a look at top five bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Dennis Lillee and Richard Hadlee

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 400 Test wickets. This list also includes Richard Hadlee, Dale Steyn and Rangana Herath

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 400 Test wickets

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Nathan Lyon, here's a look at the top five spinners with most Test wickets

Meet top 5 spinners with most Test wickets, check who tops the list

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs. This list also includes Brett Lee, Waqar Younis and Muttiah Muralitharan

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, 5 bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs

From Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn McGrath, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 450 Test wickets. This list also includes Muttiah Muralitharan, Anil Kumble and Shane Warne

From Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn McGrath, 5 bowlers fastest to 450 Test wickets

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From Lasith Malinga to Shakib-Al-Hasan, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Asia Cup (T20Is+ODIs).

From Lasith Malinga to Shakib-Al-Hasan, 5 bowlers with most Asia Cup wickets (T20Is+ODIs), one Indian on list

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, here's a look at the top five greatest ODI bowlers of all time (based on most wickets in ODIs).

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Wasim Akram: 5 greatest ODI bowlers of all time, no.5 will surprise you

<p>In Test cricket, taking five wickets in an innings is always a proud moment for any bowler, whether a spinner or pacer. One of the best in this regard was former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test history. He took his last five-wicket haul against India at the SSC Ground in Colombo during the 2010 series between India and Sri Lanka. This match was also a part of his farewell Test series. Apart from &nbsp;Muttiah Muralitharan, several other bowlers have made their mark on this elite list with multiple five-wicket hauls. Let’s have a look at the leading players on this elite list.</p><h2>Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket</h2><ul><li><strong>Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67 five-wicket hauls</strong><br>Former Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, leads the chart with a record 67 five-wicket hauls in Tests. He played 133 matches and took 800 wickets at an average of 22.72. His incredible stats also include 22 ten-wicket match hauls.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 37 five-wicket hauls</strong><br>Former Indian off-spinner, Ravi Ashwin, comes second on this elite list. In 106 Test match, he took 537 wickets at an average of 24.00. His record includes 37 five-wicket and eight ten-wicket hauls</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Shane Warne (Australia) - 37 five-wicket hauls</strong><br>The legendary Australian leg-spinner, Shane Warne, also features on this list. In 145 Tests, he took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41. He tally also includes 10 ten-wicket hauls.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) - 36 five-wicket hauls</strong><br>Former Kiwis pacer, Richard Hadlee, comes fourth on this list and he is the only fast bowler on this list. He took 431 wickets in 86 Tests at an average of 22.29, including 36 five-wicket hauls and nine 10-wicket hauls.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Anil Kumble (India) - 35 five-wicket hauls</strong><br>Anil Kumble, one of India’s greatest bowlers during his era. The former Indian leggie played 132 Test matches and took 619 wickets at an average of 29.65. His tally includes 35 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket hauls to his name.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) - 34 five-wicket hauls</strong><br>Rangana<strong> </strong>Herath, another former Sri Lankan spin great, played 93 Tests during his Test career and claimed 433 wickets at an average of 28.07. His record includes 34 five-wicket and nine ten-wicket hauls.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning performances and are among the most respected names in Test cricket history.</p>

From Shane Warne to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top six players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

In Test cricket, taking five wickets in an innings is always a proud moment for any bowler, whether a spinner or pacer. One of the best in this regard was former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test history. He took his last five-wicket haul against India at the SSC Ground in Colombo during the 2010 series between India and Sri Lanka. This match was also a part of his farewell Test series. Apart from Muttiah Muralitharan, several other bowlers have made their mark on this elite list with multiple five-wicket hauls. Let’s have a look at the leading players on this elite list. Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67 five-wicket hauls Former Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, leads the chart with a record 67 five-wicket hauls in Tests. He played 133 matches and took 800 wickets at an average of 22.72. His incredible stats also include 22 ten-wicket match hauls. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 37 five-wicket hauls Former Indian off-spinner, Ravi Ashwin, comes second on this elite list. In 106 Test match, he took 537 wickets at an average of 24.00. His record includes 37 five-wicket and eight ten-wicket hauls Shane Warne (Australia) - 37 five-wicket hauls The legendary Australian leg-spinner, Shane Warne, also features on this list. In 145 Tests, he took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41. He tally also includes 10 ten-wicket hauls. Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) - 36 five-wicket hauls Former Kiwis pacer, Richard Hadlee, comes fourth on this list and he is the only fast bowler on this list. He took 431 wickets in 86 Tests at an average of 22.29, including 36 five-wicket hauls and nine 10-wicket hauls. Anil Kumble (India) - 35 five-wicket hauls Anil Kumble, one of India’s greatest bowlers during his era. The former Indian leggie played 132 Test matches and took 619 wickets at an average of 29.65. His tally includes 35 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket hauls to his name. Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) - 34 five-wicket hauls Rangana Herath, another former Sri Lankan spin great, played 93 Tests during his Test career and claimed 433 wickets at an average of 28.07. His record includes 34 five-wicket and nine ten-wicket hauls. These bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning performances and are among the most respected names in Test cricket history.

<p>From Shane Warne to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top six players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.</p>

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From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall, here's a look at top five bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Dennis Lillee and Richard Hadlee.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall: 5 bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson, here's a look at seven highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history. Surprisingly, only one Indian is in the list.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson: 7 highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history, only one Indian in list

6 Batters With Most ODI Ducks – 4 Sri Lankans in the List

1. Sanath Jayasuriya – 34 Ducks

2. Shahid Afridi - 30 ducks

3. Wasim Akram – 28 Ducks

 4. Mahela Jayawardene – 28 Ducks

5.  Lasith Malinga – 26 Ducks  

6. Muttiah Muralitharan – 25 Ducks

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Sports | Photos: 7 Unbreakable Cricket Records ft Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 International Centuries, Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 Test Wickets, Don Bradman’s Test Batting Average and others.

7 Unbreakable Cricket Records featuring Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 International Centuries

6 Unbreakable Cricket Records in 21st Century

1. Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 International Centuries

2. Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 Test Wickets

3. Brian Lara’s 400 in a Test Match*

4. Lasith Malinga’s 4 Wickets in 4 Balls (Twice)

5. Rohit Sharma’s 264 in an ODI

6. India’s 16 Consecutive Successful Run Chases in ODIs (2005-2006)

Virender Sehwag almost scored three triple hundreds but missed out when was dismissed for 293

India News, Sports Web Stories: 6 Unbreakable Cricket Records in 21st Century ft Rohit Sharma Muttiah Muralitharan Brian Lara as we take a look at some feats. 

<p>Ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) spin bowling coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/muttiah-muralitharan" rel="dofollow">Muttiah Muralitharan</a> believes the elusive 300-run mark in the league can be achieved if two batters deliver standout performances.</p>
<p>After a high-scoring opener against Rajasthan Royals, SRH faced a setback at home against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Now, they take on an Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals side fresh off a thrilling one-wicket victory over LSG, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a>&rsquo;s heroic knock lifted them from 65/5 to successfully chase 210.</p>
<p>Addressing the media ahead of the match, Muralitharan said, &ldquo;The press has made 300 a target, but we nearly got there with 287 against LSG. If two batters fire, we can reach that milestone.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-terrifying-moment-suryakumar-yadav-struck-on-helmet-falls-flat-wife-devishas-concern-goes-viral-watch-8905655">IPL 2025 | Terrifying moment: Suryakumar Yadav struck on helmet, falls flat; wife Devisha&rsquo;s concern goes viral-WATCH</a></strong></p>
<p>Reflecting on SRH&rsquo;s loss to Lucknow Super Giants, where Nicholas Pooran&rsquo;s blistering 70 off 25 balls turned the game, Muralitharan praised the knock but remained optimistic about SRH&rsquo;s comeback.</p>
<p>"Winning and losing is part of the game. We were a bit unlucky, and Pooran played one of his best innings. But the team is confident, and we will bounce back," he signed off.</p>
<h2>Squads:</h2>
<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad: </strong>Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga.</p>
<p><strong>Delhi Capitals: </strong>Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: In their first game, SRH put up a staggering total of 286/6—just one shy of the highest-ever IPL score—thanks to a maiden IPL century from Ishan Kishan

Ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) spin bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan believes the elusive 300-run mark in the league can be achieved if two batters deliver standout performances. After a high-scoring opener against Rajasthan Royals, SRH faced a setback at home against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Now, they take on an Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals side fresh off a thrilling one-wicket victory over LSG, where Ashutosh Sharma’s heroic knock lifted them from 65/5 to successfully chase 210. Addressing the media ahead of the match, Muralitharan said, “The press has made 300 a target, but we nearly got there with 287 against LSG. If two batters fire, we can reach that milestone.” Also Read: IPL 2025 | Terrifying moment: Suryakumar Yadav struck on helmet, falls flat; wife Devisha’s concern goes viral-WATCH Reflecting on SRH’s loss to Lucknow Super Giants, where Nicholas Pooran’s blistering 70 off 25 balls turned the game, Muralitharan praised the knock but remained optimistic about SRH’s comeback. "Winning and losing is part of the game. We were a bit unlucky, and Pooran played one of his best innings. But the team is confident, and we will bounce back," he signed off. Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga. Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | SRH's spin bowling coach Muralitharan on breaching Mount 300: ‘Two batters need to fire’

<p>Sri Lankan spin legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Muttiah+Muralitharan" rel="dofollow">Muttiah Muralitharan</a> believes India&rsquo;s chances of winning the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> will depend heavily on the form of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>. Speaking at an event on Monday (Feb 10), Muralitharan emphasised that subcontinental teams will have a well-rounded bowling attack suited for the conditions in Pakistan and the UAE.</p>
<p>The form of India&rsquo;s star batters has been a key talking point ahead of the eight-team tournament, which begins on February 19. Rohit had silenced critics with a brilliant 32nd ODI century against England, while Kohli has yet to return to his best since scoring an unbeaten 100 in the Perth Test against Australia last November.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It was an important game with the series on the line, so I broke my batting approach into pieces. ODIs are longer than T20s but shorter than Tests, so I wanted to structure my innings accordingly. My focus was to bat deep,&rdquo; Rohit said in the post-match presentation.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/wpl-2025-delhi-capitals-will-be-one-of-the-favourites-to-win-the-title-says-former-indian-batter-8707758">WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals will be one of the favourites to win the title, says former Indian batter</a></p>
<p>&ldquo;Definitely, because they are world-class players. Class is permanent, and form is only temporary. They will get back to scoring runs,&rdquo; Muralitharan was quoted saying to PTI Videos.</p>
<h2>'Virat will get there too'</h2>
<p>"Rohit has already found form with a century, and Virat will get there too. India needs both of them to be at their best to win the tournament," he added.</p>
<p>Muralitharan also highlighted the crucial role spinners will play in the tournament, given the conditions in Pakistan and the UAE. "Spin will be vital because the pitches in these countries favour spinners. Teams like India, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh all have strong spin attacks," he said.</p>
<p>He further noted that India has one of the most balanced attacks, with a mix of quality spinners and fast bowlers. "Pakistan also has a well-rounded bowling lineup. Subcontinental teams are well-equipped for these conditions," he concluded.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Rohit silenced critics with a 32nd ODI ton vs England, while Kohli has yet to return to his best since scoring an unbeaten 100 in Perth Test vs Australia in 2024

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan believes India’s chances of winning the upcoming Champions Trophy will depend heavily on the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Speaking at an event on Monday (Feb 10), Muralitharan emphasised that subcontinental teams will have a well-rounded bowling attack suited for the conditions in Pakistan and the UAE. The form of India’s star batters has been a key talking point ahead of the eight-team tournament, which begins on February 19. Rohit had silenced critics with a brilliant 32nd ODI century against England, while Kohli has yet to return to his best since scoring an unbeaten 100 in the Perth Test against Australia last November. “It was an important game with the series on the line, so I broke my batting approach into pieces. ODIs are longer than T20s but shorter than Tests, so I wanted to structure my innings accordingly. My focus was to bat deep,” Rohit said in the post-match presentation. Also Read: WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals will be one of the favourites to win the title, says former Indian batter “Definitely, because they are world-class players. Class is permanent, and form is only temporary. They will get back to scoring runs,” Muralitharan was quoted saying to PTI Videos. 'Virat will get there too' "Rohit has already found form with a century, and Virat will get there too. India needs both of them to be at their best to win the tournament," he added. Muralitharan also highlighted the crucial role spinners will play in the tournament, given the conditions in Pakistan and the UAE. "Spin will be vital because the pitches in these countries favour spinners. Teams like India, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh all have strong spin attacks," he said. He further noted that India has one of the most balanced attacks, with a mix of quality spinners and fast bowlers. "Pakistan also has a well-rounded bowling lineup. Subcontinental teams are well-equipped for these conditions," he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: India will need both Rohit and Virat to fire to win, says SL's 1996 WC winner

7 Unbreakable Cricket Records

7. Sri Lanka’s 952/6 in a Test Innings

6. Rohit Sharma’s 264 Runs in an ODI Innings

5. Sachin Tendulkar’s 463 ODIs Played

4. Jim Laker’s 19 Wickets in a Test Match

3. Don Bradman’s Test Batting Average of 99.94

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Unbreakable Cricket Records ft Sachin Tendulkar, Muttiah Muralitharan, Don Bradman as teams look to set new feats. 

Best Test Bowling Average In A Year (Minimum: 70 Wickets)

Jasprit Bumrah (India)

Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

Shane Warne (Australia)

Allan Donald (South Africa)

Dale Steyn (South Africa)

Malcolm Marshall (West Indies)

Cricket, Sports | Best Test Bowling Average In A Year Minimum 70 Wickets Jasprit Bumrah Muralitharan Shane Warne Allan Donald Dale Steyn Malcolm Marshall

<p>The Internet surprises you in more ways than one. A recent video, claiming to show&nbsp;legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan performing the hook step of the popular Bollywood song "Tauba Tauba", left most fans surprised.<em>&nbsp;"</em>Tauba Tauba", from the film<em> Bad Newz</em> featuring Vicky Kaushal, can easily be called the song of the season with many taking to social media to perform the hook step of the song that Kaushal has performed with style and swagger.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Many viewers were in awe with Muttiah Muralitharan's moves in the viral video, as he aced the hook steps with remarkable ease. Fans took to social media to admire the cricketer's moves.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
“Never knew that Muralitharan is such a fine dancer!” wrote one fan.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Turns out that the man in the video is not the Sri Lankan cricketer but an Indian choreographer called Kiran Joale who has a striking resemblance to Muttiah Muralitharan.<br />
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The resemblance between Kiran and Muralitharan was so striking that it led to widespread confusion among fans and followers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the initial mix-up, the video continued to garner views and praise for the choreography and seamless execution. Watch the video here:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Perhaps because of the lighting, it was easy to mistake the choreographer for the former cricketer. Another video of Kiran shows him dancing with his students to the song, where his face is clear.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>About&nbsp;"Tauba Tauba"</strong><br />
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Sung by Karan Aujla, the song<em>&nbsp;"</em>Tauba Tauba"&nbsp;was an instant hit thanks to the music video which featured Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri. Kaushal surprised one and all with his moves and the hook step became viral in no time. Numerous celebrities and influencers attempted to replicate Vicky’s smooth moves and shared their versions on social media.<br />
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<em>Bad Newz</em> received mixed responses from the audience but the song remains popular despite the film's average performance at the box office.&nbsp;</p>


The Internet surprises you in more ways than one. A recent video, claiming to show legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan performing the hook step of the popular Bollywood song "Tauba Tauba", left most fans surprised.

The Internet surprises you in more ways than one. A recent video, claiming to show legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan performing the hook step of the popular Bollywood song "Tauba Tauba", left most fans surprised. "Tauba Tauba", from the film Bad Newz featuring Vicky Kaushal, can easily be called the song of the season with many taking to social media to perform the hook step of the song that Kaushal has performed with style and swagger. Many viewers were in awe with Muttiah Muralitharan's moves in the viral video, as he aced the hook steps with remarkable ease. Fans took to social media to admire the cricketer's moves. “Never knew that Muralitharan is such a fine dancer!” wrote one fan. Turns out that the man in the video is not the Sri Lankan cricketer but an Indian choreographer called Kiran Joale who has a striking resemblance to Muttiah Muralitharan. The resemblance between Kiran and Muralitharan was so striking that it led to widespread confusion among fans and followers. Despite the initial mix-up, the video continued to garner views and praise for the choreography and seamless execution. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kiran Jopale (@mr.kiranj) × Perhaps because of the lighting, it was easy to mistake the choreographer for the former cricketer. Another video of Kiran shows him dancing with his students to the song, where his face is clear. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dance-Inn Bangalore (@dance.inn.bangalore) × About "Tauba Tauba" Sung by Karan Aujla, the song "Tauba Tauba" was an instant hit thanks to the music video which featured Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri. Kaushal surprised one and all with his moves and the hook step became viral in no time. Numerous celebrities and influencers attempted to replicate Vicky’s smooth moves and shared their versions on social media. Bad Newz received mixed responses from the audience but the song remains popular despite the film's average performance at the box office.

Is that Muttiah Muralitharan dancing to Vicky Kaushal's viral song Tauba Tauba? 

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan has blamed the Indian bowlers for the routine 200+ scores in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ahead of the big-ticket match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the former Sri Lankan cricketer gave the controversial take which is sure to make headlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 17th season of IPL has seen a record number of 200+ runs being scored on an almost consistent basis. Three of the highest IPL totals have come this season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) chasing a record 262 run target, earlier this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The problem with spinners in India who are playing at the moment is most of the spinners are not spinning the ball. That is the main criteria because they are bowling a little quicker, so no deviation,"&nbsp;Muttiah Muralitharan said in the pre-match press conference.</p>

<p>"If you see in practice, batsmen are used to throw-downs and power-hitting, So they are now used to it if the ball is coming straight at 85-90 mph, and it comes straight their muscle memory is already practised to it. If it deviates, brain does not know how to react, so that's why spinners must learn how to spin the ball then they have a better chance," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH has been at the forefront of the marauding campaign against the bowlers. The opening partnership of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has systematically dismantled the opposition bowlers with the 2016 champions setting the highest IPL total twice in the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-vs-srh-live-score-ipl-2024-chennai-super-kings-v-sunrisers-hyderabad-ball-by-ball-updates-full-scorecard-715956"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;CSK vs SRH IPL Live Score: CSK aim to return to winnings ways at Chepauk</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Ashwin's SOS</strong></h2>

<p>Muralitharan's statement comes a day after R Ashwin issued an SOS to BCCI to 'save the bowlers' amid the carnage unleashed against them by the batters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Save the bowlers, someone please,” Ashwin&nbsp;posted on X (formerly Twitter), followed by SOS emojis. He further posted, referring to the PBKS chase: “It’s run a ball for the last 2 overs of a T-20 game in a chase of 260-plus. Let that sink in.”</p>

<p>The introduction of the impact substitution has allowed the teams to bring the extra specialist batter in the XI, thereby allowing them the cushion to go big from the start.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>SunRisers Hyderabad sq</strong><strong>uad:</strong></p>

<p>Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Nitish Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan, Travis Head, Umran Malik, Anmolpreet Singh, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Upendra Yadav, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh&nbsp;</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan has blamed the Indian bowlers for the routine 200+ scores in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan has blamed the Indian bowlers for the routine 200+ scores in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ahead of the big-ticket match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the former Sri Lankan cricketer gave the controversial take which is sure to make headlines. The 17th season of IPL has seen a record number of 200+ runs being scored on an almost consistent basis. Three of the highest IPL totals have come this season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) chasing a record 262 run target, earlier this week. "The problem with spinners in India who are playing at the moment is most of the spinners are not spinning the ball. That is the main criteria because they are bowling a little quicker, so no deviation," Muttiah Muralitharan said in the pre-match press conference. "If you see in practice, batsmen are used to throw-downs and power-hitting, So they are now used to it if the ball is coming straight at 85-90 mph, and it comes straight their muscle memory is already practised to it. If it deviates, brain does not know how to react, so that's why spinners must learn how to spin the ball then they have a better chance," he added. SRH has been at the forefront of the marauding campaign against the bowlers. The opening partnership of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has systematically dismantled the opposition bowlers with the 2016 champions setting the highest IPL total twice in the season. Also read | CSK vs SRH IPL Live Score: CSK aim to return to winnings ways at Chepauk Ashwin's SOS Muralitharan's statement comes a day after R Ashwin issued an SOS to BCCI to 'save the bowlers' amid the carnage unleashed against them by the batters. “Save the bowlers, someone please,” Ashwin posted on X (formerly Twitter), followed by SOS emojis. He further posted, referring to the PBKS chase: “It’s run a ball for the last 2 overs of a T-20 game in a chase of 260-plus. Let that sink in.” The introduction of the impact substitution has allowed the teams to bring the extra specialist batter in the XI, thereby allowing them the cushion to go big from the start. SunRisers Hyderabad squad: Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Nitish Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan, Travis Head, Umran Malik, Anmolpreet Singh, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Upendra Yadav, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh

IPL 2024: SRH coach Muttiah Muralitharan blames ‘Indian spinners’ for routine 200+ totals

<p>Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has cautioned India against preparing a rank-turner for the second Test versus England, which gets underway on Friday (Feb 2) in Visakhapatnam. Chopra feels a rank-turner can backfire as many of the Indian batters are out of form. The likes of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer have been without big knocks for quite sometime and, hence, the former cricketer has advised India to not bank on spin-heavy track for a comeback in the series after losing the Hyderabad Test by 28 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra opined, "There is a problem with self-doubt. If we prepare a good pitch, they [England] play better than us. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are in poor form. We do not have Rahul. Virat Kohli was already absent. Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder is also not there. Suddenly, you are stuck."</p>

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<p>Chopra added, "I feel they should play on a good pitch. Don't get overexcited and go for a turning pitch. Your batters do not have form. In such a situation, the spinners of both sides become equally effective. They do not have accuracy, but how does it matter? Tom Hartley begins bowling like Bishan Bedi and Joe Root becomes Muttiah Muralitharan."</p>

<p>To add to India's woes, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will be without the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul for the second Test. While Kohli is out of action till the second Test, due to personal reasons, Rahul and Jadeja have been ruled out due to injury concerns for the upcoming Test in Vizag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the first Test, in Hyderabad, India conceded the game despite a 190-run lead. Pope (196) and debutant spinner Tom Hartley (7 for 62) starred for England in the second innings to stage a remarkable comeback for the visitors.</p>


Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has cautioned India against preparing a rank-turner for the second Test versus England, which gets underway on Friday (Feb 2) in Visakhapatnam.

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has cautioned India against preparing a rank-turner for the second Test versus England, which gets underway on Friday (Feb 2) in Visakhapatnam. Chopra feels a rank-turner can backfire as many of the Indian batters are out of form. The likes of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer have been without big knocks for quite sometime and, hence, the former cricketer has advised India to not bank on spin-heavy track for a comeback in the series after losing the Hyderabad Test by 28 runs. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra opined, "There is a problem with self-doubt. If we prepare a good pitch, they [England] play better than us. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are in poor form. We do not have Rahul. Virat Kohli was already absent. Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder is also not there. Suddenly, you are stuck." Also read: Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India would not have lost Hyderabad Test to England - Vaughan's BOLD claim × × Chopra added, "I feel they should play on a good pitch. Don't get overexcited and go for a turning pitch. Your batters do not have form. In such a situation, the spinners of both sides become equally effective. They do not have accuracy, but how does it matter? Tom Hartley begins bowling like Bishan Bedi and Joe Root becomes Muttiah Muralitharan." To add to India's woes, Rohit Sharma & Co. will be without the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul for the second Test. While Kohli is out of action till the second Test, due to personal reasons, Rahul and Jadeja have been ruled out due to injury concerns for the upcoming Test in Vizag. Talking about the first Test, in Hyderabad, India conceded the game despite a 190-run lead. Pope (196) and debutant spinner Tom Hartley (7 for 62) starred for England in the second innings to stage a remarkable comeback for the visitors.

Root can become Muralitharan: Aakash Chopra urges India to not prepare rank-turner for 2nd Test vs England

<p>Like many players, former Sri Lankan cricketer, Muttiah Muralitharan also now has his biopic, <em>800</em>. But unlike most biopics, <em>800 </em>does not just focus on one player and his goals. The title, <em>800</em>, is a tribute to the wickets he earned during his cricket career, but the movie tells the story of not just a man, but an entire community and a country, and how the geopolitical tension shaped his life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During an exclusive chat with WION, actor Madhur Mittal and the cricketer revealed more details.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>So Madhur, from playing a Punjabi child in Shaka Laka Boom Boom, to a rogue in Slumdog Millionaire and now a cricket player in <em>800</em>. You have enjoyed quite the range.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Madhur Mittal:</strong> I have been lucky, although I haven't done too much work. Actors are rated on their versatility, and despite such a short number of films I have managed to explore a lot of characters. I have been given all these different opportunities and it has culminated into this fantastic character that I am going to play in <em>800</em>. I am very grateful.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>800</em> isn't just an ordinary biopic. It involves the story of a country. So what were the script-reading sessions like?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Muttiah Muralitharan:</strong> I didn't do anything extraordinary, I only made sure that it remains a true story. I did not join the script reading sessions. Even when they were shooting, I just went once when they were shooting near my parents' house. The first time I met Madhur was when I was told that he was locked for the role. I spoke with him briefly when I went to Chennai. I told him not to be nervous, not to copy me but to be yourself.&nbsp;After that, I met him during the trailer launch. My involvement was not too much, I just gave permission and freedom to the cast and crew.&nbsp;This movie managed to battle all odds. It paused due to COVID-19, and then Sri Lanka started facing a financial crisis.</p>

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<p><strong>Madhur Mittal: </strong>My acting sessions and script reading sessions were dramatically different from that of <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em> or <em>Shaka Laka Boom Boom</em>.&nbsp;When you are playing a real-life character, someone who is as legendary as sir, (pointing at Muralitharan), there's a lot of pressure in getting it right. With my director, &nbsp;we shared our visions and what we wanted to achieve through this film. One thing was for certain, was that we just didn't want this film to be a mimicry, but go beyond that. This movie is so much more than just a sports film, this is a human story, and it has character study. There is an incredible arch that not just the character goes through, but the entire community, and the country. There's a lot of layers to it. Even sir gave me that brief. One can't reduce such an incredible life with just actions and expressions. So, we worked on the depth of the movie.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>The former Indian cricket players, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Virender Sehwag have all come out and shown their support for the film. What were your off-the-field conversations like? What kind of bond did you share with the Indian cricket team?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Muttiah Muralitharan:&nbsp;</strong>We were opponents on the cricket field but outside that we were all very good friends. We have been playing for decades. They have helped me a lot previously too. I have a charity organisation where many members of the cricketing fraternity have come and played matches to raise funds. Indian players feel a lot for other people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>While shooting the movie, and reading the script, what remained the toughest role in bringing out the reality?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Madhur Mittal: </strong>The funny thing is no one was really aware of it until I was locked for the film. Nearly eight years ago, I had a really bad car crash, after which my arms got bent. Even sir, (Muralitharan) has naturally bent elbows, which becomes slightly difficult to emulate. It is difficult to replicate his actions, and it was the toughest part to get that right. But because I had naturally bent elbows, I hope I was able to do a better job.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Muttiah Muralitharan: </strong>It was such a turbulence to make this movie, just like my life. It was one heck of a rollercoaster ride. It took five years to complete the movie and unlike people in my life, people on sets were not negative. I would urge everyone to come and watch the movie then they will understand how to be a champion and how to overcome obstacles in your life. I hope the audience really enjoy this movie.&nbsp;</p>

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Like many players, former Sri Lankan cricketer, Muttiah Muralitharan also now has his biopic, 800. But unlike most biopics, 800 does not just focus on one player and his goals.

Like many players, former Sri Lankan cricketer, Muttiah Muralitharan also now has his biopic, 800. But unlike most biopics, 800 does not just focus on one player and his goals. The title, 800, is a tribute to the wickets he earned during his cricket career, but the movie tells the story of not just a man, but an entire community and a country, and how the geopolitical tension shaped his life. During an exclusive chat with WION, actor Madhur Mittal and the cricketer revealed more details. So Madhur, from playing a Punjabi child in Shaka Laka Boom Boom, to a rogue in Slumdog Millionaire and now a cricket player in 800. You have enjoyed quite the range. Madhur Mittal: I have been lucky, although I haven't done too much work. Actors are rated on their versatility, and despite such a short number of films I have managed to explore a lot of characters. I have been given all these different opportunities and it has culminated into this fantastic character that I am going to play in 800. I am very grateful. 800 isn't just an ordinary biopic. It involves the story of a country. So what were the script-reading sessions like? Muttiah Muralitharan: I didn't do anything extraordinary, I only made sure that it remains a true story. I did not join the script reading sessions. Even when they were shooting, I just went once when they were shooting near my parents' house. The first time I met Madhur was when I was told that he was locked for the role. I spoke with him briefly when I went to Chennai. I told him not to be nervous, not to copy me but to be yourself. After that, I met him during the trailer launch. My involvement was not too much, I just gave permission and freedom to the cast and crew. This movie managed to battle all odds. It paused due to COVID-19, and then Sri Lanka started facing a financial crisis. Also read: One month of Jawan: A look back at Shah Rukh Khan's film blockbuster success Madhur Mittal: My acting sessions and script reading sessions were dramatically different from that of Slumdog Millionaire or Shaka Laka Boom Boom. When you are playing a real-life character, someone who is as legendary as sir, (pointing at Muralitharan), there's a lot of pressure in getting it right. With my director, we shared our visions and what we wanted to achieve through this film. One thing was for certain, was that we just didn't want this film to be a mimicry, but go beyond that. This movie is so much more than just a sports film, this is a human story, and it has character study. There is an incredible arch that not just the character goes through, but the entire community, and the country. There's a lot of layers to it. Even sir gave me that brief. One can't reduce such an incredible life with just actions and expressions. So, we worked on the depth of the movie. The former Indian cricket players, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Virender Sehwag have all come out and shown their support for the film. What were your off-the-field conversations like? What kind of bond did you share with the Indian cricket team? Muttiah Muralitharan: We were opponents on the cricket field but outside that we were all very good friends. We have been playing for decades. They have helped me a lot previously too. I have a charity organisation where many members of the cricketing fraternity have come and played matches to raise funds. Indian players feel a lot for other people. While shooting the movie, and reading the script, what remained the toughest role in bringing out the reality? Madhur Mittal: The funny thing is no one was really aware of it until I was locked for the film. Nearly eight years ago, I had a really bad car crash, after which my arms got bent. Even sir, (Muralitharan) has naturally bent elbows, which becomes slightly difficult to emulate. It is difficult to replicate his actions, and it was the toughest part to get that right. But because I had naturally bent elbows, I hope I was able to do a better job. Muttiah Muralitharan: It was such a turbulence to make this movie, just like my life. It was one heck of a rollercoaster ride. It took five years to complete the movie and unlike people in my life, people on sets were not negative. I would urge everyone to come and watch the movie then they will understand how to be a champion and how to overcome obstacles in your life. I hope the audience really enjoy this movie. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

800: Muttiah Muralitharan on his biopic & his bond with Indian cricket players

Muttiah Muralitharan is one of the all-time greats of cricket. The Sri Lankan spinner holds the record for most International wickets (1347). Ahead of the release of his biopic, '800', Murali sat down with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo to reflect on his legendary career and set up Sri Lanka's World Cup Campaign.

Murali reflects on his career ahead of '800' release

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