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

<p>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</p>

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets

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

<p>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</p>

Meet top 5 spinners with most international 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

<p>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</p>

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

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

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

<p>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</p>

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

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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).

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

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).

<p>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).&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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

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

<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

<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 />
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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 />
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“Never knew that Muralitharan is such a fine dancer!” wrote one fan.&nbsp;<br />
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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>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/under-virat-kohlis-captaincy-india-would-not-have-lost-hyderabad-test-to-england-vaughans-bold-claim-685433">Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India would not have lost Hyderabad Test to England - Vaughan's BOLD claim</a></strong></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

<p>Sachin Tendulkar had a stellar run in international cricket. He debuted at the age of 16 and played his last match at the age of 40, in late 2013. The Master Blaster ended with over 34,000 runs overall, along with as many as 100 centuries at the highest level. Thus, he is hailed as one of the greatest of all time. Recently, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar pointed out how Tendulkar battled against some of the greatest bowlers during his playing days and yet managed to dominate them.</p>

<h2><strong>'There can't be any bigger batter than Sachin Tendulkar'</strong></h2>

<p>In a recent interaction, Akhtar said he feels sorry for Tendulkar as he faced Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, etc. but didn't get bogged down. “I feel sorry for Sachin Tendulkar as he faced planet Earth’s most dangerous bowling attack. He came up against Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in the early 90s,” the former Pakistan pacer said.</p>

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<p>“In the late 90s, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and I were there in front of him. He slammed every bowler, including me. There can’t be any bigger batter than him,” Akhtar added.</p>

<p>Over the years, Tendulkar forged a healthy on-field rivalry with many bowling greats such as Akram, Waqar, Courtney Ambrose, Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dale Steyn, etc. However, he always managed to counter their threats and not get completely rattled by them. His ability to adapt and attack legendary bowlers stood out, inspiring many to take up the sport worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tendulkar was recently seen in the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp during IPL 2023. He was seen serving as the team mentor for the Rohit Sharma-led five-time winners who bowed out of the competition with a loss to eventual runners-up Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 2.</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar had a stellar run in international cricket. He debuted at the age of 16 and played his last match at the age of 40, in late 2013. The Master Blaster ended with over 34,000 runs overall, along with as many as 100 centuries at the highest level.

Sachin Tendulkar had a stellar run in international cricket. He debuted at the age of 16 and played his last match at the age of 40, in late 2013. The Master Blaster ended with over 34,000 runs overall, along with as many as 100 centuries at the highest level. Thus, he is hailed as one of the greatest of all time. Recently, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar pointed out how Tendulkar battled against some of the greatest bowlers during his playing days and yet managed to dominate them. 'There can't be any bigger batter than Sachin Tendulkar' In a recent interaction, Akhtar said he feels sorry for Tendulkar as he faced Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, etc. but didn't get bogged down. “I feel sorry for Sachin Tendulkar as he faced planet Earth’s most dangerous bowling attack. He came up against Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in the early 90s,” the former Pakistan pacer said. Well said @shoaib100mph Totally agree with the statement 👏🏻#sachintendulkar #godofcricket pic.twitter.com/bES2bfKlDo — Nitin jain(Sachinsuperfan) (@NitinSachinist) June 2, 2023 × Also Read: WTC Final: Rohit's Test batting has become almost faultless, opines Manjrekar ahead of mega clash “In the late 90s, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and I were there in front of him. He slammed every bowler, including me. There can’t be any bigger batter than him,” Akhtar added. Over the years, Tendulkar forged a healthy on-field rivalry with many bowling greats such as Akram, Waqar, Courtney Ambrose, Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dale Steyn, etc. However, he always managed to counter their threats and not get completely rattled by them. His ability to adapt and attack legendary bowlers stood out, inspiring many to take up the sport worldwide. Tendulkar was recently seen in the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp during IPL 2023. He was seen serving as the team mentor for the Rohit Sharma-led five-time winners who bowed out of the competition with a loss to eventual runners-up Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 2. 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. ×

'Feel sorry for him, he faced planet Earth’s most dangerous bowlers': Akhtar on Tendulkar, hails his greatness

<p>Former Sri Lankan&nbsp;cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has recalled memories of the 2011 ICC World Cup final clash against India that the Men in Blue won after then Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's scintillating knock of unbeaten 91 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the final clash of World Cup 2011, Dhoni had promoted himself up the batting order ahead of an in-form batsman Yuvraj Singh. The decision, however, was in favour of India but ever since, the fans have been coming up with their own theories for the reason behind it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Muralitharan, who has taken 530 wickets in ODIs and 800 Test wickets, has reignited the debate as he revealed what could have been the possible reason behind Dhoni's decision.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When one of the most reputed bowlers in cricket history weighs in on something like this, it just can't be ignored. Muralitharan said Dhoni had read how to play his <em>doosra</em> and there were very few Indian players who could read his doosra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spin legend said on ESPNCricinfo, "I would say Dhoni read it towards the end when I was bowling to him in Chennai. I remember in the World Cup, Yuvraj didn't have a clue on me. He was supposed to come but I think because of me Dhoni came (ahead of Yuvraj)."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Sachin (Tendulkar) definitely read it. I thought Rahul (Dravid) didn't read it that well. (VVS) Laxman read it as well as (Gautam Gambir) Gambhir. (Virender) Sehwag I don't know if he read it all the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I bowled the doosra, I didn't use the seam. So with the seam, you can't see it, you will have to see it from my wrist. Among the Sri Lankan players, (Kumar) Sangakkara, Mahela (Jayawardene), Aravind de Silva, Marvan Atapattu read it. (Tilakaratne) Dilshan never had a clue," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has recalled memories of the 2011 ICC World Cup final clash against India that the Men in Blue won after then Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's scintillating knock of unbeaten 91 runs.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has recalled memories of the 2011 ICC World Cup final clash against India that the Men in Blue won after then Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's scintillating knock of unbeaten 91 runs. During the final clash of World Cup 2011, Dhoni had promoted himself up the batting order ahead of an in-form batsman Yuvraj Singh. The decision, however, was in favour of India but ever since, the fans have been coming up with their own theories for the reason behind it. Now, Muralitharan, who has taken 530 wickets in ODIs and 800 Test wickets, has reignited the debate as he revealed what could have been the possible reason behind Dhoni's decision. ALSO READ | Watch: MS Dhoni announces return of IPL 2021 in a never-before-seen avatar When one of the most reputed bowlers in cricket history weighs in on something like this, it just can't be ignored. Muralitharan said Dhoni had read how to play his doosra and there were very few Indian players who could read his doosra. The spin legend said on ESPNCricinfo, "I would say Dhoni read it towards the end when I was bowling to him in Chennai. I remember in the World Cup, Yuvraj didn't have a clue on me. He was supposed to come but I think because of me Dhoni came (ahead of Yuvraj)." ALSO READ | Sachin Tendulkar had a 'small weakness' against off-spin, reveals Muttiah Muralitharan "Sachin (Tendulkar) definitely read it. I thought Rahul (Dravid) didn't read it that well. (VVS) Laxman read it as well as (Gautam Gambir) Gambhir. (Virender) Sehwag I don't know if he read it all the time. "When I bowled the doosra, I didn't use the seam. So with the seam, you can't see it, you will have to see it from my wrist. Among the Sri Lankan players, (Kumar) Sangakkara, Mahela (Jayawardene), Aravind de Silva, Marvan Atapattu read it. (Tilakaratne) Dilshan never had a clue," he said.

Muttiah Muralitharan reveals why MS Dhoni batted ahead of Yuvraj Singh in 2011 World Cup final

<p>Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag was known for his brute batting style and some mammoth scores in the game of cricket. The batsman smashed two triple centuries in his Test career. But he had an opportunity of getting another triple ton, this time against Sri Lanka in 2009, however, he got out on 293 while taking a run off Muttiah Muralitharan's over.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, Lankan Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed Sehwag's words after getting dismissed in the match. “I remember he was batting on 290 against us in Mumbai and I think it was Dravid who told him to hang on as he can get to his 300 the next day. The next morning, he tried to tap it but got out caught and bowled and told me ‘I should have never listened to Rahul and instead gone after you’,” Murali told ESPNCricinfo.</p>

<p>The incident took place in the third Test of the series between India and Sri Lanka. Sehwag was expected to get to his third triple ton quickly on Day 3 but he was out for 293 while trying to take a single off Muralitharan.</p>

<p>"Sehwag could understand and read what I was bowling. He says he didn’t read me but what I can say is that he played me in a different manner (than the rest). He was very dangerous. I’ve said this many times,” he added.</p>

<p>“For Sehwag, I would keep fielders because I knew he will take a chance. He thinks, on his day he can attack and take on anybody in the world. So, we would try and set a defensive field and wait for him to make a mistake and give us his wicket. But Sehwag’s attitude was like ‘I will give myself 2 hours and score 150 runs. If I bat the entire day, I will score 300.’ So he might get out after lunch but by then he would have scored more than a hundred runs. Most of the batsmen batting on 98-99 would look to complete the century by taking singles but Sehwag will go for a six. Sehwag didn’t care whether he got a century or not. He just went for his shots,” Murali, who has more than 1300 international wickets, said.</p>


Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag was known for his brute batting style and some mammoth scores in the game of cricket. The batsman smashed two triple centuries in his Test career.

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag was known for his brute batting style and some mammoth scores in the game of cricket. The batsman smashed two triple centuries in his Test career. But he had an opportunity of getting another triple ton, this time against Sri Lanka in 2009, however, he got out on 293 while taking a run off Muttiah Muralitharan's over. ALSO READ: Watch: MS Dhoni announces return of IPL 2021 in a never-before-seen avatar Now, Lankan Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed Sehwag's words after getting dismissed in the match. “I remember he was batting on 290 against us in Mumbai and I think it was Dravid who told him to hang on as he can get to his 300 the next day. The next morning, he tried to tap it but got out caught and bowled and told me ‘I should have never listened to Rahul and instead gone after you’,” Murali told ESPNCricinfo. The incident took place in the third Test of the series between India and Sri Lanka. Sehwag was expected to get to his third triple ton quickly on Day 3 but he was out for 293 while trying to take a single off Muralitharan. "Sehwag could understand and read what I was bowling. He says he didn’t read me but what I can say is that he played me in a different manner (than the rest). He was very dangerous. I’ve said this many times,” he added. “For Sehwag, I would keep fielders because I knew he will take a chance. He thinks, on his day he can attack and take on anybody in the world. So, we would try and set a defensive field and wait for him to make a mistake and give us his wicket. But Sehwag’s attitude was like ‘I will give myself 2 hours and score 150 runs. If I bat the entire day, I will score 300.’ So he might get out after lunch but by then he would have scored more than a hundred runs. Most of the batsmen batting on 98-99 would look to complete the century by taking singles but Sehwag will go for a six. Sehwag didn’t care whether he got a century or not. He just went for his shots,” Murali, who has more than 1300 international wickets, said.

Muttiah Muralitharan reveals Virender Sehwag's words after missing 300

<p>Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar had a "small weakness" against off-spin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Sri Lankan bowling legend, who holds the record of taking the most wickets in international cricket (800 in Tests and 530 ODIs), said that he felt in his mind that the 'Master Blaster' had a little bit of "weakness". That is why he got a little bit of "advantage" as compared to other players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is worth mentioning that in his 19 years of international cricket career, Muralitharan had dismissed Tendulkar a total of 13 times. He is only behind former Australian pacer Brett Lee, who got Sachin's wicket on 14 occasions.</p>

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<p>"I felt in my career, Sachin had a small weakness against off-spin. With leg-spin he smashes but off-spin somehow he had the difficulty because I got him out so many times. And lots of off-spinners also got him so many times, I have seen it," Muralitharan told ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added, "For Sachin, there was no fear to bowl because he won't hurt you. Unlike Sehwag who can hurt you. Because he [Sachin Tendulkar] will protect his wicket, he is a good reader of the ball and he knows the technique."</p>

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<p>"I don't know, I never spoke to him regarding this, that why 'you aren't comfortable with off-spin.' I felt in my mind he had a little bit of weakness that's why I got a little bit of advantage compared to other players. Sachin is a difficult player, it's very hard to get him out," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar had a "small weakness" against off-spin. The Sri Lankan bowling legend, who holds the record of taking the most wickets in international cricket (800 in Tests and 530 ODIs), said that he felt in his mind that the 'Master Blaster' had a little bit of "weakness".

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar had a "small weakness" against off-spin. The Sri Lankan bowling legend, who holds the record of taking the most wickets in international cricket (800 in Tests and 530 ODIs), said that he felt in his mind that the 'Master Blaster' had a little bit of "weakness". That is why he got a little bit of "advantage" as compared to other players. It is worth mentioning that in his 19 years of international cricket career, Muralitharan had dismissed Tendulkar a total of 13 times. He is only behind former Australian pacer Brett Lee, who got Sachin's wicket on 14 occasions. ALSO READ | Former England skipper says only India and New Zealand producing 'high-quality red-ball batsmen' "I felt in my career, Sachin had a small weakness against off-spin. With leg-spin he smashes but off-spin somehow he had the difficulty because I got him out so many times. And lots of off-spinners also got him so many times, I have seen it," Muralitharan told ESPNCricinfo. He further added, "For Sachin, there was no fear to bowl because he won't hurt you. Unlike Sehwag who can hurt you. Because he [Sachin Tendulkar] will protect his wicket, he is a good reader of the ball and he knows the technique." ALSO READ | Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin reveals what exactly happened between Jasprit Bumrah and James Anderson at Lord's "I don't know, I never spoke to him regarding this, that why 'you aren't comfortable with off-spin.' I felt in my mind he had a little bit of weakness that's why I got a little bit of advantage compared to other players. Sachin is a difficult player, it's very hard to get him out," he added.

Sachin Tendulkar had a 'small weakness' against off-spin, reveals Muttiah Muralitharan

<p>England pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-james-anderson-goes-past-anil-kumble-to-become-third-highest-wicket-taker-in-tests-403548">James Anderson</a> became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham. Now, Kumble, who has 619 Test wickets, has reacted to Anderson's historic feat and congratulated him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anderson achieved the feat when he dismissed KL Rahul with an outside-off delivery during the first Test of a five-match series. He took another wicket of Shardul Thakur in the next over, taking his tally to 621. It took him 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. The paceman is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) on the list of highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Taking to his Twitter, Kumble wrote, "Congratulations @jimmy9 Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there." Apart from Kumble, several other cricketing greats also wished Anderson. Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman too congratulated him, he tweeted, "18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence at the top level. For any bowler it is a special effort, but for a fast bowler it is extra special. Many congratulations to James Anderson on becoming the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time . Richly deserved."</p>

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<p>Recently, Anderson also opened up about playing in his 40s. As quoted by ICC, he said, "I still love turning up every day at training, putting in the hard yards and being in the dressing room with the lads trying to forge a win for England. That's all I've really ever bothered about and what I'll keep trying to do."</p>

<p>"I am sure I will have to be a little bit wise about which games I play and which I don't. That's something for the selectors, coach, captain and the medical team to help with as well. It's not just me saying I will play this one and not that one. We want to play in the best team but be careful of managing workloads. We will try and discuss what is best for the team," he added.&nbsp;</p>


England pacer James Anderson became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham.

England pacer James Anderson became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham. Now, Kumble, who has 619 Test wickets, has reacted to Anderson's historic feat and congratulated him. Anderson achieved the feat when he dismissed KL Rahul with an outside-off delivery during the first Test of a five-match series. He took another wicket of Shardul Thakur in the next over, taking his tally to 621. It took him 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. The paceman is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) on the list of highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game. ALSO READ | Cricket: Spirited bowling sees Bangladesh defeat Australia in 3rd T20I, take unassailable lead in series James Anderson, at 39, becomes the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket 🐐#ENGvIND | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/vo874jWePa — ICC (@ICC) August 6, 2021 × YESSS @jimmy9 moves past Anil Kumble to become the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history!! 🐐 Scorecard/Videos: https://t.co/5eQO5BWXUp 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvIND 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/3JUktTb3D1 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 6, 2021 × Taking to his Twitter, Kumble wrote, "Congratulations @jimmy9 Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there." Apart from Kumble, several other cricketing greats also wished Anderson. Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman too congratulated him, he tweeted, "18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence at the top level. For any bowler it is a special effort, but for a fast bowler it is extra special. Many congratulations to James Anderson on becoming the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time . Richly deserved." Congratulations @jimmy9 Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there. #legend @ECB_cricket — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 6, 2021 × 18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence at the top level. For any bowler it is a special effort, but for a fast bowler it is extra special. Many congratulations to James Anderson on becoming the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time . Richly deserved. pic.twitter.com/2Ot6FYydcg — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 6, 2021 × Recently, Anderson also opened up about playing in his 40s. As quoted by ICC, he said, "I still love turning up every day at training, putting in the hard yards and being in the dressing room with the lads trying to forge a win for England. That's all I've really ever bothered about and what I'll keep trying to do." "I am sure I will have to be a little bit wise about which games I play and which I don't. That's something for the selectors, coach, captain and the medical team to help with as well. It's not just me saying I will play this one and not that one. We want to play in the best team but be careful of managing workloads. We will try and discuss what is best for the team," he added.

'Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there': Anil Kumble on James Anderson becoming third-highest wicket-taker in Tests

<p>Former Australian bowler Bradd Hogg has been a fan of Indian spin ace Ravichandran Ashwin and his bowling. The 34-year-old spinner has proved his worth not only as a bowler but also as a batsman. Ashwin scalped 32 wickets and smashed a century in the series against England.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ashwin became the fasted to breach the 400 scalps in the Tests. He looks in sublime form as he heads into WTC Finals. Brad Hogg predicted that the Chennai bowler could also breach the 800-mark in Test wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I think he will probably play till 42 in Tests. I think his batting might drop off but he’ll be more lethal with the ball by the time passing by. I can see him pushing 600+ Test wickets at least. He might even break Muttiah Muralitharan’s record (of 800 Test wickets) as well,” Hogg told Timesnownews.com.</p>

<p>Hogg explained the reason behind Ashwin's success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The reason why I think he’s so good because he is adaptable and his hunger of continuing to grow up as a cricketer. He also played county cricket to get used to England conditions and that’s how he has become so successful especially in recent years,” he further added.</p>

<p>Hogg also gave his words of wisdom for Kuldeep Yadav, who is currently having a rough time on the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I would tell Kuldeep to not worry about what the other players are doing. Just enjoy their success and get right behind them but keep working on his own game. Because opportunity will come. But if you’re not focused on what you can do to improve your game and to make sure when the opportunity comes, you’ve to give your best with preparations, you can’t do anything more. The more you worry about what is not in your control, the more the performance will go down,” Hogg said.</p>


Former Australian bowler Bradd Hogg has been a fan of Indian spin ace Ravichandran Ashwin and his bowling. The 34-year-old spinner has proved his worth not only as a bowler but also as a batsman.

Former Australian bowler Bradd Hogg has been a fan of Indian spin ace Ravichandran Ashwin and his bowling. The 34-year-old spinner has proved his worth not only as a bowler but also as a batsman. Ashwin scalped 32 wickets and smashed a century in the series against England. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Will be a good match': Pat Cummins' prediction on WTC finals Ashwin became the fasted to breach the 400 scalps in the Tests. He looks in sublime form as he heads into WTC Finals. Brad Hogg predicted that the Chennai bowler could also breach the 800-mark in Test wickets. “I think he will probably play till 42 in Tests. I think his batting might drop off but he’ll be more lethal with the ball by the time passing by. I can see him pushing 600+ Test wickets at least. He might even break Muttiah Muralitharan’s record (of 800 Test wickets) as well,” Hogg told Timesnownews.com. Hogg explained the reason behind Ashwin's success. “The reason why I think he’s so good because he is adaptable and his hunger of continuing to grow up as a cricketer. He also played county cricket to get used to England conditions and that’s how he has become so successful especially in recent years,” he further added. Hogg also gave his words of wisdom for Kuldeep Yadav, who is currently having a rough time on the field. “I would tell Kuldeep to not worry about what the other players are doing. Just enjoy their success and get right behind them but keep working on his own game. Because opportunity will come. But if you’re not focused on what you can do to improve your game and to make sure when the opportunity comes, you’ve to give your best with preparations, you can’t do anything more. The more you worry about what is not in your control, the more the performance will go down,” Hogg said.

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<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan has been admitted to the Apollo hospitals in Chennai. &nbsp;Several Tamil media reports confirmed that the Sri Lankan legend faced some cardiac issues.</p>

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<p>According to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Muralitharan has undergone angioplasty and is expected to join the team in few days.</p>

<p>The spin wizard is a legend in the sport as he has 800 wickets in Tests, which are the highest by any player in world cricket. He also has 534 wickets in ODIs.</p>

<p>On April 17, the Sri Lankan stalwart turned 49.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Sunrisers Hyderabad officials, Muralitharan went for a check-up and on the advice of the doctors, he got himself treated immediately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He had consulted doctors in Sri Lanka over blockage in his heart before coming for the IPL. He was initially told there was no need for any stents but at the Apollo Hospital here in Chennai, he was advised angioplasty. He immediately got it done," Shanmuganathan, the CEO of the Sunrisers, told Cricbuzz on Sunday night. "He is very much fine and he should back in the ground in a few days."</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan has been admitted to the Apollo hospitals in Chennai. Several Tamil media reports confirmed that the Sri Lankan legend faced some cardiac issues.

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan has been admitted to the Apollo hospitals in Chennai. Several Tamil media reports confirmed that the Sri Lankan legend faced some cardiac issues. IN PICS: From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years According to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Muralitharan has undergone angioplasty and is expected to join the team in few days. The spin wizard is a legend in the sport as he has 800 wickets in Tests, which are the highest by any player in world cricket. He also has 534 wickets in ODIs. On April 17, the Sri Lankan stalwart turned 49. As per Sunrisers Hyderabad officials, Muralitharan went for a check-up and on the advice of the doctors, he got himself treated immediately. "He had consulted doctors in Sri Lanka over blockage in his heart before coming for the IPL. He was initially told there was no need for any stents but at the Apollo Hospital here in Chennai, he was advised angioplasty. He immediately got it done," Shanmuganathan, the CEO of the Sunrisers, told Cricbuzz on Sunday night. "He is very much fine and he should back in the ground in a few days."

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<p>Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 800 wickets. Former Lankan legend achieved this feat after dismissing Pragyan Ojha at Galle in 2010, which was also his final Test match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ten years since the record and no bowler has neared the record. However, in the current generation, India's Ravichandran Ashwin and Australia's Nathan Lyon have had a prolific career in Test cricket for their respective countries. When asked on who could break this record, Muralitharan replied that India's R Ashwin has a chance at it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Will anyone reach to 800 wickets? Ashwin has a chance because he is a great bowler," Muralitharan told the Sydney Morning Herald. "Other than that, I don't think any younger bowler coming in will go to 800. Maybe Nathan Lyon is not good enough to reach it. He is close to 400 but he has had to play many, many matches to get there."</p>

<p>Muralitharan went on to explain why there may not be another golden era in spin cricket in Tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The problem in Test cricket is that Twenty20s and one-day internationals have changed the dynamics. When I played, the batsmen were technically so good and wickets were flat; now, they try to finish matches in three days," the former off-spinner added.</p>

<p>"The bowlers in my day had to do extra work to get spin and do something magic to get results. Nowadays, if you bowl line and length over a period of time, you will get five wickets. It is guaranteed because batsmen cannot stay for long without attacking.</p>

<p>"You have a better chance of taking wickets, which is why spinners only have to set the field properly, bowl line and length and let the pitches and batsmen do the rest. Spinners used to have to work hard for wickets, which is why they worked hard on developing other deliveries. Now they do that in T20 cricket instead. They bowl different variations because batsmen are coming after them. But in Test cricket you don't need to do it."</p>


Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 800 wickets. Former Lankan legend achieved this feat after dismissing Pragyan Ojha at Galle in 2010, which was also his final Test match.

Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 800 wickets. Former Lankan legend achieved this feat after dismissing Pragyan Ojha at Galle in 2010, which was also his final Test match. Ten years since the record and no bowler has neared the record. However, in the current generation, India's Ravichandran Ashwin and Australia's Nathan Lyon have had a prolific career in Test cricket for their respective countries. When asked on who could break this record, Muralitharan replied that India's R Ashwin has a chance at it. "Will anyone reach to 800 wickets? Ashwin has a chance because he is a great bowler," Muralitharan told the Sydney Morning Herald. "Other than that, I don't think any younger bowler coming in will go to 800. Maybe Nathan Lyon is not good enough to reach it. He is close to 400 but he has had to play many, many matches to get there." Muralitharan went on to explain why there may not be another golden era in spin cricket in Tests. "The problem in Test cricket is that Twenty20s and one-day internationals have changed the dynamics. When I played, the batsmen were technically so good and wickets were flat; now, they try to finish matches in three days," the former off-spinner added. "The bowlers in my day had to do extra work to get spin and do something magic to get results. Nowadays, if you bowl line and length over a period of time, you will get five wickets. It is guaranteed because batsmen cannot stay for long without attacking. "You have a better chance of taking wickets, which is why spinners only have to set the field properly, bowl line and length and let the pitches and batsmen do the rest. Spinners used to have to work hard for wickets, which is why they worked hard on developing other deliveries. Now they do that in T20 cricket instead. They bowl different variations because batsmen are coming after them. But in Test cricket you don't need to do it."

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<p>Tamil film director R Seenu Ramasamy is now under fire for taking up the project on Muttiah Muralitharan. He recently tweeted that his life is in danger and has sought help from the Chief Minister E Palaniswami.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He tweeted, "I feel my life is in danger. Chief Minister Sir should help. Urgent.”</p>

<p>The film director said that he started getting threatening calls and messages after he appealed to popular actor Vijay Sethupathi to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/800-controversy-vijay-sethupathi-opts-out-of-muttiah-muralitharans-biopic-336449">opt out of the biopic </a>on Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan.</p>

<p>He said, "Just like many others, I too had recently appealed to actor Vijay Sethupathi to opt out of the film '800'. Just like his daughter, I too received threat messages. They abused me using unprintable words. I am unable to open my WhatsApp.”</p>

<p>The actor who was to play the role of Muttiah Muralitharan in the bopic recently exited from the project owing to severe backlash. His <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vijay-sethupathis-daughter-gets-rape-threats-even-after-pulling-out-of-800-muttiah-muralitharans-biopic-336619">daughter got rape threats</a> following which he dropped out of the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The daughter of actor Vijay Sethupathi, who exited from the biopic on Muttiah Muralitharan following&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tamil film director R Seenu Ramasamy has directed many films including the award winning ‘Thenmerku Paruvakaatru’ which had Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role.</p>

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Tamil film director R Seenu Ramasamy is now under fire for taking up the project on Muttiah Muralitharan. He recently tweeted that his life is in danger and has sought help from the Chief Minister E Palaniswami.

Tamil film director R Seenu Ramasamy is now under fire for taking up the project on Muttiah Muralitharan. He recently tweeted that his life is in danger and has sought help from the Chief Minister E Palaniswami. He tweeted, "I feel my life is in danger. Chief Minister Sir should help. Urgent.” The film director said that he started getting threatening calls and messages after he appealed to popular actor Vijay Sethupathi to opt out of the biopic on Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan. He said, "Just like many others, I too had recently appealed to actor Vijay Sethupathi to opt out of the film '800'. Just like his daughter, I too received threat messages. They abused me using unprintable words. I am unable to open my WhatsApp.” The actor who was to play the role of Muttiah Muralitharan in the bopic recently exited from the project owing to severe backlash. His daughter got rape threats following which he dropped out of the film. The daughter of actor Vijay Sethupathi, who exited from the biopic on Muttiah Muralitharan following Tamil film director R Seenu Ramasamy has directed many films including the award winning ‘Thenmerku Paruvakaatru’ which had Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. Rajinikanth dismisses ‘leaked letter’ about political journey, admits health is a concern amid Covid-19

'My life is in danger', appeals Tamil director to CM amid Muttiah Muralitharan biopic row

<p>Chennai police has now booked the man who issued a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vijay-sethupathis-daughter-gets-rape-threats-even-after-pulling-out-of-800-muttiah-muralitharans-biopic-336619">rape threat to actor Vijay Sethupathi’s daughter </a>over him starring in ‘800’, a biopic on Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan. The Twitter user had issued a rape threat as he shared a picture of Vijay Sethupathi with his daughter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after the threat, several complaints were made with the cyber cell of Chennai police. &nbsp;City Police Commissioner Mahesh Kumar tweeted, “There has been lot of concern on social media regarding the comments made online against a celebrity. On receipt of complaints to this effect, a case has been registered in the cyber cell.”</p>

<p>Following the complaint, a case has been registered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The man, identified as Rithik Raj, had been booked under various Sections 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot, enmity) and 294(b) (using obscene language) of the IPC and Section 67(b) of the IT Act (punishment for publishing material depicting children in sexually explicit act, in electronic form).</p>

<p>DMK MP Kanimozhi, DMDK founder Vijayakant, treasurer Premalatha Vijayakant and VCK chief Thol condemned the rape threat made against Mr. Sethupathi’s daughter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue erupted after Vijay Sethupathi was announced to have been roped to play Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in biopic. He has since <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/800-controversy-vijay-sethupathi-opts-out-of-muttiah-muralitharans-biopic-336449">stepped down</a> from the project and distanced himself from it.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai police has now booked the man who issued a rape threat to actor Vijay Sethupathi’s daughter over him starring in ‘800’, a biopic on Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan.

Chennai police has now booked the man who issued a rape threat to actor Vijay Sethupathi’s daughter over him starring in ‘800’, a biopic on Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan. The Twitter user had issued a rape threat as he shared a picture of Vijay Sethupathi with his daughter. Soon after the threat, several complaints were made with the cyber cell of Chennai police. City Police Commissioner Mahesh Kumar tweeted, “There has been lot of concern on social media regarding the comments made online against a celebrity. On receipt of complaints to this effect, a case has been registered in the cyber cell.” Following the complaint, a case has been registered. Watch: Hrithik Roshan praises Assam doctor dancing on his song 'Ghungroo' Prabhas' first look from 'Radhe Shyam' out, motion poster to release on his birthday The man, identified as Rithik Raj, had been booked under various Sections 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot, enmity) and 294(b) (using obscene language) of the IPC and Section 67(b) of the IT Act (punishment for publishing material depicting children in sexually explicit act, in electronic form). DMK MP Kanimozhi, DMDK founder Vijayakant, treasurer Premalatha Vijayakant and VCK chief Thol condemned the rape threat made against Mr. Sethupathi’s daughter. The issue erupted after Vijay Sethupathi was announced to have been roped to play Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in biopic. He has since stepped down from the project and distanced himself from it.

Man booked for rape threat to Vijay Sethupathi's daughter over '800' biopic controversy

<p>Just yesterday, Tamil Nadu film star Vijay Sethupathi, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/800-controversy-vijay-sethupathi-opts-out-of-muttiah-muralitharans-biopic-336449">pulled out of Muttiah Muralitharan’s biopic</a> titled ‘800’ after a controversy erupted over the film’s plot as it is based on the life of Sri Lankan cricketer by the same name. Now, adding to the distasteful remarks on social media, Vijay’s family has been issued rape threats.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu police has reported that Vijay Sethupathi’s daughter has been issued rape threats and they have taken cognisance of the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All this as Muttiah Muralitharan, former Sri Lankan spinner has been a much-hated figure in Tamil Nadu for supporting the Sri Lanka civil war in which many Eelam Tamils were killed.</p>

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<p>Several social media users have been verbally attacking Vijay Sethupathi for taking up a role in the biopic while others have gone ahead to make distasteful remarks about him and his family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At present, DMK MP Kanimozhi has demanded strict action against the social media user who issued the rape threat to Vijay Sethupathi’s daughter.</p>

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Just yesterday, Tamil Nadu film star Vijay Sethupathi, pulled out of Muttiah Muralitharan’s biopic titled ‘800’ after a controversy erupted over the film’s plot as it is based on the life of Sri Lankan cricketer by the same name.

Just yesterday, Tamil Nadu film star Vijay Sethupathi, pulled out of Muttiah Muralitharan’s biopic titled ‘800’ after a controversy erupted over the film’s plot as it is based on the life of Sri Lankan cricketer by the same name. Now, adding to the distasteful remarks on social media, Vijay’s family has been issued rape threats. Tamil Nadu police has reported that Vijay Sethupathi’s daughter has been issued rape threats and they have taken cognisance of the matter. All this as Muttiah Muralitharan, former Sri Lankan spinner has been a much-hated figure in Tamil Nadu for supporting the Sri Lanka civil war in which many Eelam Tamils were killed. Watch Vijay Sethupathi as Muttiah Muralitharan in biopic '800' motion poster Several social media users have been verbally attacking Vijay Sethupathi for taking up a role in the biopic while others have gone ahead to make distasteful remarks about him and his family. At present, DMK MP Kanimozhi has demanded strict action against the social media user who issued the rape threat to Vijay Sethupathi’s daughter. Tamil hit film 'Aruvi' actress Aditi Balan fined for not wearing mask in Kodaikanal Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' to be grand, will be made on this whopping amount?

Vijay Sethupathi's daughter gets rape threats even after pulling out of '800', Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic

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