Vijay Sethupathi upcoming flim 800 -&nbsp;&nbsp;Actor Vijay Sethupathi is set to play the role of Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in next film, ‘800’. Makers have now released a motion poster teasing Vijay’s fans with the first look of the actor as the cricketer in the biopic.&nbsp;

The motion poster plays out like a graphic novel. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vijay-sethupathi-to-play-sri-lankan-cricketer-muthiah-muralidaran-in-biopic-333866">‘800’ </a>will be set against the backdrop of the civil war that ravaged Sri Lanka for nearly three decades. In it, Muttiah will be seen discovering his passion for cricket, undergoing training and becoming a world-class spin legend amid war-like situation in his country.

Vijay Sethupathi upcoming flim 800 Poster:&nbsp;Muttiah Muralitharan biopic

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Excited for a film on self, cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan had earlier said, “I am honoured that an accomplished actor such as Vijay Sethupathi will be playing me in the film. I have been actively collaborating with the creative team for the past several months, and I will continue to support this project through its duration.”

On the role, Vijay Sethupathi had said, “I am delighted that Murali himself will be closely involved with the project and guiding me on the cricketing aspects. I am thankful to both Murali and the producers for the faith bestowed on me.”

The Muttiah Muralitharan biopic will be shot in Tamil, but the producers have plans to release the movie in several languages across the world.

Vijay Sethupathi upcoming flim 800 - Actor Vijay Sethupathi is set to play the role of Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in next film, ‘800’. Makers have now released a motion poster teasing Vijay’s fans with the first look of the actor as the cricketer in the biopic.

Vijay Sethupathi upcoming flim 800 - Actor Vijay Sethupathi is set to play the role of Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in next film, ‘800’. Makers have now released a motion poster teasing Vijay’s fans with the first look of the actor as the cricketer in the biopic. The motion poster plays out like a graphic novel. ‘800’ will be set against the backdrop of the civil war that ravaged Sri Lanka for nearly three decades. In it, Muttiah will be seen discovering his passion for cricket, undergoing training and becoming a world-class spin legend amid war-like situation in his country. Vijay Sethupathi upcoming flim 800 Poster: Muttiah Muralitharan biopic Excited for a film on self, cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan had earlier said, “I am honoured that an accomplished actor such as Vijay Sethupathi will be playing me in the film. I have been actively collaborating with the creative team for the past several months, and I will continue to support this project through its duration.” On the role, Vijay Sethupathi had said, “I am delighted that Murali himself will be closely involved with the project and guiding me on the cricketing aspects. I am thankful to both Murali and the producers for the faith bestowed on me.” The Muttiah Muralitharan biopic will be shot in Tamil, but the producers have plans to release the movie in several languages across the world.

Watch Vijay Sethupathi as Muttiah Muralitharan in biopic '800' motion poster

While many experts and former cricketers have given their opinion on the ‘controversial’ dismissal of running out the non-striker or ‘Mankad’, legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has suggested a five-run penalty instead of ‘Mankading’ if the non-striker is out of the crease before the bowler delivers a ball.&nbsp;

The debate surrounding Mankading gained pace after Ravichandran Ahswin dismissed Jos Buttler in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> 2019 match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals. Since then there has been many debates surrounding it and recently, Delhi Capitals head coach and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said wouldn’t allow Ashwin to Mankad anyone. However, since then Ponting has changed his stance.

“If the bowler should not have the unfair advantage of running out the batsman, the latter too should not have the unfair advantage of proceeding too ahead in the pitch in order to take a run. I believe warnings should be given. Rather than giving the batsman out, five penalty runs should be added to the erring team if an umpire feels that the non-striker or the bowler is taking unfair advantage,” Muralitharan was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

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While the mode of dismissal is perfectly legal as per ICC rule book, many have said it goes against the ‘spirit of the game’. Whereas Ashwin has always maintained that if bowlers are not given any advantage then why the batsmen should unfairly sneak out of the crease in a bid to gain extra yards.

Mutalitharan is currently the bowling consultant for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL and is regularly involved in preparations in the SRH camp for IPL 2020.

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SRH lifted the coveted IPL trophy in 2016 and are set to face Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on September 21.&nbsp; 
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While many experts and former cricketers have given their opinion on the ‘controversial’ dismissal of running out the non-striker or ‘Mankad’, legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has suggested a five-run penalty instead of ‘Mankading’ if the non-striker is out of the crease before the bowler delivers a ball.

While many experts and former cricketers have given their opinion on the ‘controversial’ dismissal of running out the non-striker or ‘Mankad’, legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has suggested a five-run penalty instead of ‘Mankading’ if the non-striker is out of the crease before the bowler delivers a ball. The debate surrounding Mankading gained pace after Ravichandran Ahswin dismissed Jos Buttler in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals. Since then there has been many debates surrounding it and recently, Delhi Capitals head coach and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said wouldn’t allow Ashwin to Mankad anyone. However, since then Ponting has changed his stance. “If the bowler should not have the unfair advantage of running out the batsman, the latter too should not have the unfair advantage of proceeding too ahead in the pitch in order to take a run. I believe warnings should be given. Rather than giving the batsman out, five penalty runs should be added to the erring team if an umpire feels that the non-striker or the bowler is taking unfair advantage,” Muralitharan was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. TRENDING | Watch: MS Dhoni and Co. gear up for IPL 2020 with a practice match While the mode of dismissal is perfectly legal as per ICC rule book, many have said it goes against the ‘spirit of the game’. Whereas Ashwin has always maintained that if bowlers are not given any advantage then why the batsmen should unfairly sneak out of the crease in a bid to gain extra yards. Mutalitharan is currently the bowling consultant for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL and is regularly involved in preparations in the SRH camp for IPL 2020. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores! SRH lifted the coveted IPL trophy in 2016 and are set to face Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on September 21.

Muttiah Muralitharan suggests 5-run penalty over 'Mankading'

Sri Lanka spin maestro Muttiah Muralitharan was named Governor of a Lankan province, news agencies reported on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Muralitharan, who scalped 800 Test wickets, has been appointed Governor of Sri Lanka's Northern Province by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/gotabaya-rajapaksa-sworn-in-as-sri-lankan-new-president-262851">President Gotabaya Rajapaksa</a> on a special invitation.

The 47-year-old is among three new Governors who were to be appointed by the newly-elected Lankan government.

According to reports, the legendary spinner was personally invited by President Rajapaksa to accept the post.&nbsp;

Cricket coach and former Sri Lankan cricketer retired from the Test format in the year 2010.&nbsp;

Crowned as the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2002, Muralitharan is remembered as one of the finest spinners in the history of international cricket.&nbsp;

In his career, Muralitharan bagged many feats, broke and set many records including the world record for bagging the most wickets in both Test and ODI cricket formats.&nbsp;

He is the only Sri Lankan to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

The development follows the appointment of Sri Lanka's new leadership after&nbsp;former Lankan wartime defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the elections last week.

Rajapaksa was sworn in as the president of the island nation last week and appointed his brother and former Lankan strongman, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/gotabaya-rajapaksa-names-brother-mahinda-as-sri-lanka-pm-spokesperson-263441">Mahinda Rajapaksa</a>, as the country's Prime Minister.&nbsp;

The Rajapaksa brothers are credited for ending Sri Lanka's civil war a decade ago by brutally crushing Tamil Tigers.&nbsp;

Gotabaya, known as the "Terminator" was the defence secretary when his brother Mahinda was the president of Sri Lanka (2005-15). During his tenure as defence secretary, Gotabaya was accused of allowing death squads to kill rivals, journalists and critics.

Sri Lanka spin maestro Muttiah Muralitharan was named Governor of a Lankan province, news agencies reported on Wednesday. Muralitharan, who scalped 800 Test wickets, has been appointed Governor of Sri Lanka's Northern Province by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on a special invitation.

Sri Lanka spin maestro Muttiah Muralitharan was named Governor of a Lankan province, news agencies reported on Wednesday. Muralitharan, who scalped 800 Test wickets, has been appointed Governor of Sri Lanka's Northern Province by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on a special invitation. The 47-year-old is among three new Governors who were to be appointed by the newly-elected Lankan government. According to reports, the legendary spinner was personally invited by President Rajapaksa to accept the post. Cricket coach and former Sri Lankan cricketer retired from the Test format in the year 2010. Crowned as the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2002, Muralitharan is remembered as one of the finest spinners in the history of international cricket. In his career, Muralitharan bagged many feats, broke and set many records including the world record for bagging the most wickets in both Test and ODI cricket formats. He is the only Sri Lankan to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The development follows the appointment of Sri Lanka's new leadership after former Lankan wartime defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the elections last week. Rajapaksa was sworn in as the president of the island nation last week and appointed his brother and former Lankan strongman, Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the country's Prime Minister. The Rajapaksa brothers are credited for ending Sri Lanka's civil war a decade ago by brutally crushing Tamil Tigers. Gotabaya, known as the "Terminator" was the defence secretary when his brother Mahinda was the president of Sri Lanka (2005-15). During his tenure as defence secretary, Gotabaya was accused of allowing death squads to kill rivals, journalists and critics.

Muttiah Muralitharan appointed governor of Sri Lanka's Northern Province 

Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was "very happy" to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format.

Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh but hopes to continue playing in the shorter T20 format.

"I am very happy to leave at this time. This is an opportunity for new players to prove themselves and prepare for the next World Cup," Malinga, 35, told reporters Thursday at the team's final training session.

"We may have had some setbacks, but we have the capability to win another World Cup," he added, pointing to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-lanka-approves-visa-on-arrival-scheme-for-india-from-august-1-238312&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwit9dO878_jAhULHo8KHWkoDFUQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SU9HIyxcB8NKTaHNUm8NL">Sri Lanka</a>'s success at the 1996 World Cup and 2014 T20 World Cup.

Malinga - known for his trademark blond-highlighted mop and piercings - called on cricket administrators to be patient with up-and-coming stars and let them develop ahead of the next ODI World Cup.

"The young players need to believe that they can deliver. They need to be dedicated and develop to a level that they can decide for themselves when they go to the middle," Malinga said.

Two days ago, Malinga posted a video message on his wife's Facebook page saying he felt no ill will towards officials and players who may have tried to push him out of the ODI team.

He said he was sidelined by selectors two years ago but was able to prove his value at the recent World Cup, where he took four for 43 in Sri Lanka's group-stage win over eventual champions England.

Malinga has his sights on next year's T20 World Cup in Australia, and Sri Lanka's cricket board confirmed he would be available for selection for the T20 squad.

Malinga is leaving as Sri Lanka's third-highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket with 335 wickets in 219 innings so far since his first ODI against the United Arab Emirates in 2014.

Only Muttiah Muralitharan (523) and Chaminda Vaas (399) have taken more wickets than Malinga in ODIs for Sri Lanka.

He was Sri Lanka's highest wicket-taker at the World Cup, claiming 13 scalps in seven innings.

Malinga retired from Test cricket in 2011 but continued to remain available in other formats.

Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was "very happy" to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format.

Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was "very happy" to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format. Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh but hopes to continue playing in the shorter T20 format. "I am very happy to leave at this time. This is an opportunity for new players to prove themselves and prepare for the next World Cup," Malinga, 35, told reporters Thursday at the team's final training session. "We may have had some setbacks, but we have the capability to win another World Cup," he added, pointing to Sri Lanka's success at the 1996 World Cup and 2014 T20 World Cup. Malinga - known for his trademark blond-highlighted mop and piercings - called on cricket administrators to be patient with up-and-coming stars and let them develop ahead of the next ODI World Cup. "The young players need to believe that they can deliver. They need to be dedicated and develop to a level that they can decide for themselves when they go to the middle," Malinga said. Two days ago, Malinga posted a video message on his wife's Facebook page saying he felt no ill will towards officials and players who may have tried to push him out of the ODI team. He said he was sidelined by selectors two years ago but was able to prove his value at the recent World Cup, where he took four for 43 in Sri Lanka's group-stage win over eventual champions England. Malinga has his sights on next year's T20 World Cup in Australia, and Sri Lanka's cricket board confirmed he would be available for selection for the T20 squad. Malinga is leaving as Sri Lanka's third-highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket with 335 wickets in 219 innings so far since his first ODI against the United Arab Emirates in 2014. Only Muttiah Muralitharan (523) and Chaminda Vaas (399) have taken more wickets than Malinga in ODIs for Sri Lanka. He was Sri Lanka's highest wicket-taker at the World Cup, claiming 13 scalps in seven innings. Malinga retired from Test cricket in 2011 but continued to remain available in other formats.

We have the capability to win another World Cup: Malinga

IPL 2019:  SRH player Goswami posts Picture of Muralitharan eating a dosa

Veteran Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath became only the third bowler to take 100 or more wickets at a single venue in the Test format.

During his farewell Test against England, Herath joined the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan and England pacer James Anderson.&nbsp;

Muralitharan bagged more than 100 wickets in three venues, while James Anderson had achieved the feat at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Herath scalped his 100th wicket at the Galle International Stadium in the form of England skipper Joe Root in the 17th over of the first Test.&nbsp;

Root was bowled by Herath while attempting to step-out and eventually failing to read the length of the ball.

Joe Root was Herath's 431st wicket in the longest format of the game.

Veteran Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath became only the third bowler to take 100 or more wickets at a single venue in the Test format. During his farewell Test against England, Herath joined the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan and England pacer James Anderson.

Veteran Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath became only the third bowler to take 100 or more wickets at a single venue in the Test format. During his farewell Test against England, Herath joined the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan and England pacer James Anderson. Muralitharan bagged more than 100 wickets in three venues, while James Anderson had achieved the feat at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Herath scalped his 100th wicket at the Galle International Stadium in the form of England skipper Joe Root in the 17th over of the first Test. Root was bowled by Herath while attempting to step-out and eventually failing to read the length of the ball. Joe Root was Herath's 431st wicket in the longest format of the game.

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Muttiah Muralitharan appointed governor of Sri Lanka's Northern Province

We have the capability to win another World Cup: Malinga

IPL 2019: SRH player Goswami posts Picture of Muralitharan eating a dosa

Rangana Herath becomes only third cricketer to bag 100 wickets at a venue