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Muttiah Muralitharan

Cricket

Sri Lanka

Full Name	Muttiah Muralitharan
Profession	Right-arm off break Bowler
Date of Birth	17 Apr, 1972
Place of Birth	Kandy, Sri Lanka

Born on 17 April 1972, Muttiah Muralitharan is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is well known for his spin skills. He is one of the greatest bowler in the history of Cricket. Murli is the all time highest wicket taker in Test cricket.

A note on his exceptional bowling record:-

Muralitharan has played in 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011 Cricket World Cup tournaments
In the October 2000 ODI match against India held in Sharjah, Muralitharan achieved the best bowling figure of 7 for 30.
Achieved the feat of the most number of 10-wicket hauls of 22 in Test matches
Has the credit of the most number of 5-wicket hauls of 66 in Test matches
Muralitharan is the only player who has the 10-wicket haul against every Test playing country
Scored all 10 wickets in four consecutive matches in the Test match against England held at Nottingham in 2006
Awarded the Wisden Cricketers of the Year for the year 1999
Holds a record 11 Test cricket Man of the Series awards

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