News for 'Muralitharan'

Murali reported for suspect action

Murali reported for suspect action

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

Sri Lanka Board officials said match referee Chris Broad made the report after the close of the third and final Test

Murali's magical 500

Murali's magical 500

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Lokuarachchi, Herath get call up

Lokuarachchi, Herath get call up

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The two spinners were summmoned as replacements for injured ace Muralitharan.

Murali hits 500 on day of double collapse

Murali hits 500 on day of double collapse

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

After being skittled out 120 in 42.2 overs, Australia had Sri Lanka reeling at 92 for 7 on the opening day of the first Test.

Murali out for four months

Murali out for four months

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

The Sri Lanka spinner will have surgery on a career-threatening shoulder injury on Monday.

Murali being victimized: Shastri

Murali being victimized: Shastri

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The former India captain said there are quite a few bowlers who are no different from the Sri Lanka spin ace.

Murali recaptures world record

Murali recaptures world record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

The Sri Lanka off-spinner claimed his 528th wicket on the third day of the first Test against South Africa before the visitors closed play at 347 for 7.

Murali bereaved; to miss Tuesday's match

Murali bereaved; to miss Tuesday's match

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The ace spinner will sit out of Sri Lanka's last Super League match against India in the Asia Cup following the death of his grandfather.

'We are all behind Warne's record attempt'

'We are all behind Warne's record attempt'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Warne has 520 career wickets, seven short of Sri Lanka off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan's world mark.

Murali spoofed on marriage website

Murali spoofed on marriage website

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

A matchmaking website features a purported profile of the Sri Lankan off-spinner.

Murali selected for Australia

Murali selected for Australia

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

The off-spinner has been named in a 16-man squad to tour Australia this month.

Adelaide Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

India have never won the first Test of a series in Australia and will be looking to come hard at Australia on Day 5. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers from the fourth day of the Adelaide Test.

'Art of spin bowling is dying in India'

'Art of spin bowling is dying in India'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Kartik, a former left-arm tweaker who played eight Tests and 37 ODIs for India, lamented the absence of quality spinners in the country, which according to him is a stark contrast from the past.

Adelaide Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara's innings is the highest by a subcontinent batsman and third highest by any visiting batsman on the opening day of a Test in Australia, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.

Murali video aims to silence critics

Murali video aims to silence critics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Muttiah Muralitharan bowled with a cast on his arm which did not allow him to bend the arm beyond the defined limit.

Murali hopes to race against Warne

Murali hopes to race against Warne

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Muralitharan wants to race with Warne to the historic 500 Test wicket milestone.

Warne hoping to conquer India

Warne hoping to conquer India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

England's James Anderson is the first fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

Ponting puts faith in Warne

Ponting puts faith in Warne

Rediff.com4 Jul 2004

Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com8 May 2004

Zimbabwe were dismissed for 102 in their second innings, as Sri Lanka won the first Test by an innings and 240 runs.

Murali relishes duel with Lara

Murali relishes duel with Lara

Rediff.com31 May 2003

The off-spinner is hopeful of winning the battle against the Trinidadian on the the tour of the Caribbean.

Australia bowled out for 220

Australia bowled out for 220

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan took his 40th five-wicket haul as Australia were bowled out for 220.

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday.

Stats: McClenaghan shines with the ball

Stats: McClenaghan shines with the ball

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and England.

Sports Shorts: Lakshya claims Bangladesh Challenge title

Sports Shorts: Lakshya claims Bangladesh Challenge title

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Timid umpires allowed chucking to flourish?

Timid umpires allowed chucking to flourish?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Timid officiating has allowed a generation of 'chuckers' to flourish in international cricket and the current crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions has arrived two decades late, according to former Test umpire Darrell Hair.

Malinga steers SL to win over Bangladesh in final ODI

Malinga steers SL to win over Bangladesh in final ODI

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Fast bowler Lasith Malinga said goodbye to one-day cricket in style as his devastating opening spell helped Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 91 runs on Friday.

Jayasuriya slams second straight ton

Jayasuriya slams second straight ton

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Muttiah Muralitharan claimed his 300th wicket in ODIs as Sri Lanka beat England by 31 runs in the tri-series.

Murali sets record in drawn Test

Murali sets record in drawn Test

Rediff.com7 May 2003

The ace spinner took his 450th Test wicket and a five-wicket haul for a record 37th time in the second Test against New Zealand.\n\n

Herath hopes to put Australia in a Melbourne spin

Herath hopes to put Australia in a Melbourne spin

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Sri Lankan slow bowling spearhead Rangana Herath believes that Australia's limited opportunities to face quality spinners in domestic cricket will enhance his side's chances of success in next week's second Test.

Steyn third fastest to pick 300 Test scalps

Steyn third fastest to pick 300 Test scalps

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn became the third fastest bowler to pick 300 wickets in Test cricket when he bowled Doug Bracewell in the first session of the first Test against New Zealand at Newlands on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka look to Herath's spin to save Aus series

Sri Lanka look to Herath's spin to save Aus series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Sri Lanka will be hoping for help from wickets more suitable for spin bowling in the next two Tests against Australia after losing the opener by 137 runs on a Hobart track described as a "minefield" by coach Graham Ford.

Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Chennai Super Kings squad for the Champions League T20 in South Africa.

Swann is fifth off-spinner to claim 200 Test wickets

Swann is fifth off-spinner to claim 200 Test wickets

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Graeme Swann completed 200 wickets in Test cricket on Saturday when he trapped Harbhajan Singh LBW. Swann became the 14th Englishman and 60th bowler overall to accomplish this feat. Rajneesh Gupta presents a list of the highest wicket-taking off-spinners in Test cricket and lists bowlers who took the least time to get to the 200-wicket mark.

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The price eclipsed the A$425,000 achieved by the late Don Bradman's baggy green when it was sold in 2003.

Samuels to play for Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash

Samuels to play for Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Hard-hitting West Indies batsman batsman Marlon Samuels will play in Australia's second T20 Big Bash League season for Melbourne Renegades. He joins Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan as the second international on the Renegades' list for BBL.

Having Zak, Murali will make my job easier: Vinay

Having Zak, Murali will make my job easier: Vinay

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Royal Challengers Bangalore paceman R Vinay Kumar said having world-class bowlers like Zaheer Khan, Praveen Kumar, Muttiah Muralitharan and Daniel Vettori in their ranks would make his job easier in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ashwin takes another five-wicket haul and equals Bhajji's tally

Ashwin takes another five-wicket haul and equals Bhajji's tally

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Here are the statistical highlights from the second day's play of the fourth cricket Test between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Attri-Reddy crowned champs; Saina pulls out of PBL

Attri-Reddy crowned champs; Saina pulls out of PBL

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Attri and Reddy duo made light-weight of their opponent

Vettori keen to rein in dangerous McCullum

Vettori keen to rein in dangerous McCullum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Containing big-hitting Brendon McCullum and the best utilisation of his key spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is what Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Daniel Vettori is thinking ahead of their IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Bangalore, on Tuesday.