Muttiah Muralitharan
Sri Lanka
Muttiah Muralitharan
Born: 17 April 1972, KandyMajor Teams: Sri Lanka, Tamil Union.
Known As: Muttiah Muralitharan
Pronounced Muttiah Muralitharan
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
ODI Debut: 11 August 1993 v India, Khettarama Stadium, Colombo
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 23 32 17 205 20* 13.66 - - 13 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 1016.3 225 2745 81 33.88 5-64 5 - 2.70
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 35 14 8 31 8 5.16 - - 15 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 309.2 14 1301 37 35.16 4-23 - 4.20
1996 World Cup Profile:
Unfortunately for him, Muttiah Muralitharan is going to have to work exceptionally hard if he wants to be remembered for more than just the controversy over his bowling action. And it would be terribly unfair on this wonderfully gifted youngster if he is forced out of international cricket in this way. A prodigious spinner of the ball, his talents will bring a substantial bite to the Sri Lankan attack on sub-continental wickets. Furthermore, his abilities on the field will be worth an extra twenty runs in every match.help@cricinfo.com