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Muttiah Muralitharan (Tamil: முத்தையா முரளிதரன், born 17 April 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka), often referred to as Murali, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who was rated the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2002. Full Article

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UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Muttiah Muralitharan of Gloucester in action during the Friends Life t20 match between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at Uxbridge Cricket Club on June 26, 2011 in Uxbridge, England.
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  1. UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Muttiah Muralitharan of Gloucester in action during the Friends Life t20 match between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at Uxbridge Cricket Club on June 26, 2011 in Uxbridge, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Muttiah Muralitharan of Gloucester in action during the Friends Life t20 match between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at Uxbridge Cricket Club on June 26, 2011 in Uxbridge, England.

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  2. BECKENHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Muttiah Muralitharan of Glouestershire in action during the Friends Life T20 match between Kent and Gloucestershire at Beckenham on June 15, 2011 in Beckenham, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    BECKENHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Muttiah Muralitharan of Glouestershire in action during the Friends Life T20 match between Kent and Gloucestershire at Beckenham on June 15, 2011 in Beckenham, England.

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  3. Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers a ball during a team training session at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 28, 2011. Sri Lanka are set to face Kenya in Colombo in Match 14 of the cricket World Cup on March 1. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers a ball during a team training session at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 28, 2011. Sri Lanka are set to face Kenya in Colombo in Match 14 of the cricket World Cup on March 1.

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  4. Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers the ball during a training session at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 25, 2011. Sri Lanka, who won their curtain raiser against Canada on February 20, take on rival Asian giant Pakistan for their second game on February... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers the ball during a training session at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 25, 2011. Sri Lanka, who won their curtain raiser against Canada on February 20, take on rival Asian giant Pakistan for their second game on February...

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  5. Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers a ball during a training session at the Suriyawewa Mahinda Rajapakse International Cricket Stadium in the southern district of Hambantota on February 19, 2011. Sri Lankan's playing in the Hambantota stadium venue for the home team's... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers a ball during a training session at the Suriyawewa Mahinda Rajapakse International Cricket Stadium in the southern district of Hambantota on February 19, 2011. Sri Lankan's playing in the Hambantota stadium venue for the home team's...

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  6. Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers a ball during the ICC World Cup warm-up match between the Sri Lanka and West Indies at the R. Peremadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2011. West Indies cricket captain Darren Sammy won the toss and elected to bat first. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers a ball during the ICC World Cup warm-up match between the Sri Lanka and West Indies at the R. Peremadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2011. West Indies cricket captain Darren Sammy won the toss and elected to bat first.

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  7. Kochi Tuskers Kerala bowler Ravindra Jadeja, left and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate the dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Manvinder Bisla, unseen, during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Kochi Tuskers Kerala bowler Ravindra Jadeja, left and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrate the dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Manvinder Bisla, unseen, during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

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  8. Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan addresses media at a press conference in Colombo on February 9, 2011. Ace Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said February 9 his team should not lower their guard against smaller teams in their quest to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan addresses media at a press conference in Colombo on February 9, 2011. Ace Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said February 9 his team should not lower their guard against smaller teams in their quest to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. ...

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  9. Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo on February 3, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo on February 3, 2011.

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  10. Kochi Tuskers Kerala's Mahela Jayawardene, left, Shantakumaran Sreesanth, center, and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrates the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bangalore's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match in Kochi, India, Saturday, April 9, 2011. The... AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Kochi Tuskers Kerala's Mahela Jayawardene, left, Shantakumaran Sreesanth, center, and Muttiah Muralitharan celebrates the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bangalore's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match in Kochi, India, Saturday, April 9, 2011. The...

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  11. Sri Lanka cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers the ball during a practice session at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo on January 30, 2011. West Indies returned to Sri Lanka to play a three match one day series to off set the abandoned five match one day... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lanka cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan delivers the ball during a practice session at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo on January 30, 2011. West Indies returned to Sri Lanka to play a three match one day series to off set the abandoned five match one day...

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  12. Sri Lanka's batting coach Stuart Law watches a training session in conversation with Muttiah Muralitharan (R) in Colombo before the ICC cricket World cup quarter final against England March 24, 2011. Law has been promoted to interim head coach of Sri Lanka for their tour of England. ... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    Sri Lanka's batting coach Stuart Law watches a training session in conversation with Muttiah Muralitharan (R) in Colombo before the ICC cricket World cup quarter final against England March 24, 2011. Law has been promoted to interim head coach of Sri Lanka for their tour of England. ...

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  13. This April 2, 2011 file photo shows Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan reacting during the ICC Cricket World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On April 5, 2011 Sri Lanka's legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan told reporters he is struggling... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    This April 2, 2011 file photo shows Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan reacting during the ICC Cricket World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On April 5, 2011 Sri Lanka's legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan told reporters he is struggling...

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  14. Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa (2nd R) and his wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa look on as Muttiah Muralitharan (L), Mahela Jayawardena (C) captain Kumar Sangakkara speaks with them during a special tea party for the ICC Cricket World Cup runner-up at the president official residence in... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa (2nd R) and his wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa look on as Muttiah Muralitharan (L), Mahela Jayawardena (C) captain Kumar Sangakkara speaks with them during a special tea party for the ICC Cricket World Cup runner-up at the president official residence in...

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  15. Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa (R) hands over a special memento to Sri Lanka's cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (L) during a special tea party for the ICC Cricket World Cup runner-up at the president official residence in Colombo April 4, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa (R) hands over a special memento to Sri Lanka's cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (L) during a special tea party for the ICC Cricket World Cup runner-up at the president official residence in Colombo April 4, 2011.

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  16. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse (R) presents a souvenir to star cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan during a tea party at the official Presidential residency in Colombo on April 4, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse (R) presents a souvenir to star cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan during a tea party at the official Presidential residency in Colombo on April 4, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai.

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  17. Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (C) speaks during a press conference as team captain Kumar Sangakkara (R) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (L ) watch after the cricket team's arrival in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (C) speaks during a press conference as team captain Kumar Sangakkara (R) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (L ) watch after the cricket team's arrival in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on...

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  18. Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (R) shakes hands with cricket fans after the team's arrival in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai. Muttiah Muralitharan, who bowed out of international cricket... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (R) shakes hands with cricket fans after the team's arrival in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai. Muttiah Muralitharan, who bowed out of international cricket...

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  19. Spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan leaves the Katunayake International Airport after arriving in Katunayake, about 31km (19 miles) from central Colombo, April 3, 2011. India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    Spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan leaves the Katunayake International Airport after arriving in Katunayake, about 31km (19 miles) from central Colombo, April 3, 2011. India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

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  20. Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (R) shakes hands with cricket fans after the team's arrival in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai. Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has warned that his team need... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (R) shakes hands with cricket fans after the team's arrival in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai. Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has warned that his team need...

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  21. Sri Lankan cricket team captain Kumar Sangakkara (C) with his teammates Muttiah Muralitharan (R) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) arrive in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai. Sri Lanka captain Kumar... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricket team captain Kumar Sangakkara (C) with his teammates Muttiah Muralitharan (R) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) arrive in Colombo on April 3, 2011. Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets in a thrilling World Cup final on April 2, in Mumbai. Sri Lanka captain Kumar...

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  22. Spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan arrives at Independence Square to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup Runners Up ceremony for the Sri Lankan cricket team, in Colombo April 3, 2011. India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    Spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan arrives at Independence Square to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup Runners Up ceremony for the Sri Lankan cricket team, in Colombo April 3, 2011. India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

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  23. A Sri Lanka Special Task Force (STF) soldier stands guard while cricketer Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (L) arrives at the international airport in Katunayake on April 3, 2011. Muralitharan, who holds the records for the most wickets in Tests and one-day internationals,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    A Sri Lanka Special Task Force (STF) soldier stands guard while cricketer Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (L) arrives at the international airport in Katunayake on April 3, 2011. Muralitharan, who holds the records for the most wickets in Tests and one-day internationals,...

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  24. Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (L) with his son Naren (2R) and wife Madhi Malar (R) talk after the Sri Lankan cricket team's arrival at the island's international airport in Katunayake on April 3, 2011. Muralitharan, who holds the records for the most wickets in Tests and... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan (L) with his son Naren (2R) and wife Madhi Malar (R) talk after the Sri Lankan cricket team's arrival at the island's international airport in Katunayake on April 3, 2011. Muralitharan, who holds the records for the most wickets in Tests and...

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  25. Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is greeted with flowers as he arrives at the island's international airport in Katunayake on April 3, 2011. Muralitharan, who holds the records for the most wickets in Tests and one-day internationals, bowed out of the international game after Sri... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is greeted with flowers as he arrives at the island's international airport in Katunayake on April 3, 2011. Muralitharan, who holds the records for the most wickets in Tests and one-day internationals, bowed out of the international game after Sri...

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UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Muttiah Muralitharan of Gloucester in action during the Friends Life t20 match between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at Uxbridge Cricket Club on June 26, 2011 in Uxbridge, England.

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