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Anil Kumble, Muttiah Muralitharan “Would’ve Got Hit” In Current Era But Not Saeed Ajmal: Ex-Pakistan Spinner | Cricket News
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Anil Kumble, Muttiah Muralitharan “Would’ve Got Hit” In Current Era But Not Saeed Ajmal: Ex-Pakistan Spinner | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Muttiah Muralitharan and Anil Kumble together.© AFPCricket teams from the sub-continent have often relied on their spinners to pave their way to glory. The cricket folklores of the region has several tales of the exploits of greats like Muttiah Muralitharan, Anil Kumble, Bishan Singh Bedi, Abdul Qadir, Saqlain Mushtaq among others. However, former Pakistan spinner Abdur Rehman, who played 22 Tests, 31 ODIs and eight T20Is for the side between 2006 and 2014, believes that Kumble and Muralitharan would have gone for big runs had they been bowling in the current era.When asked to name a bad spinner from India on the Nadir Ali Podcast, Abdur Rehman said: "Anyone who plays for his country can never be bad."Upon further prodding about a bowler whom he thinks can be hit eas...
How Ravichandran Ashwin Is Different In Tests As Compared To T20s? Muttiah Muralitharan Answers | Cricket News
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How Ravichandran Ashwin Is Different In Tests As Compared To T20s? Muttiah Muralitharan Answers | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lankan bowling great Muttiah Muralitharan says the quality and depth in Indian cricket's white ball eco-system is so good that the country has created an unimaginable talent pool in T20 format. The owner of 800 Test wickets and the greatest off-spinner of all times made his point with an observation that a bowler of the calibre of Ravichandran Ashwin struggles to make it to India's playing XI in white-ball matches.Ashwin, who is closing in on 450 Test wickets, is back in the white ball mix after being in the wilderness in shorter formats for more than three years."There are too many quality options in Indian cricket system. There is very stiff competition among the top Indian spinners in white ball cricket," Murali told PTI in an interview organized by the Legends League Crick...
Legends League Cricket, Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Cricket News
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Legends League Cricket, Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Cricket News

[ad_1] Gujarat Giants and Manipal Tigers will be going up against each other in match no. 3 of the ongoing edition of the Legends League Cricket, on Monday at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Former India batter Virender Sehwag will be leading the Gujarat based team while the Tigers will be led by former India spinner Harbhajan Singh. With the likes of Parthiv Patel, Thisara Perera, and Daniel Vettori, the Giants are strong side to compete with. On the other hand, Manipal Tigers consist of Corey Anderson, Muttiah Muralitharan, Brett Lee, among others.When will Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers, Legends League Cricket match be played?Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers, Legends League Cricket match will be played on Monday, September 19.Where will Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers, Legends Leag...
“I Think He Was Better Than Me”: Muttiah Muralitharan On Shane Warne | Cricket News
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“I Think He Was Better Than Me”: Muttiah Muralitharan On Shane Warne | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan.© AFPMuttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne ended their careers as arguably the two greatest spinners to grace the game of cricket, and their records back up that claim. While Muralitharan is the highest-ever wicket-taker in Tests, Warne is just behind him. The Sri Lanka legend on Thursday opened up about the late great Warne, who died of a heart attack earlier this year, and said that the Australian was better than him. "I think he was better than me, when I was playing I looked up to him and learnt things from him. We all miss him," an emotional Muralitharan told reporters on the eve of the second edition of the Legends League Cricket.While Muralitharan finished his career with 800 Test wickets, Warne had claimed 708 scalps in the...
“If He’s Picked…”: New Zealand Great Daniel Vettori Backs Ravichandran Ashwin To Do Well In T20 World Cup | Cricket News
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“If He’s Picked…”: New Zealand Great Daniel Vettori Backs Ravichandran Ashwin To Do Well In T20 World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori feels Ravichandran Ashwin's ability to adapt quickly and his vast knowledge of the Australian conditions will help him during the T20 World Cup. When it comes to pace and bouncy pitches Down Under, spin bowlers are not that effective and India have the likes of Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel in their ranks for the ICC event in October-November. "We all know Ashwin has been exceptional in Tests. The thing for him is he's coming off a great IPL, and he's obviously included in the T20 squad for India," the former New Zealand captain, who is here to play the second edition of the Legends League Cricket, told reporters."He's one of those guys who's very adaptable, he understands what he needs to do in all situations. I think if he's pi...
“Be Very Careful Against Him”: Muttiah Muralitharan Warns Batters At T20 World Cup Facing This Bowler | Cricket News
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“Be Very Careful Against Him”: Muttiah Muralitharan Warns Batters At T20 World Cup Facing This Bowler | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan on Thursday sounded a warning to the teams ahead of next month's T20 World Cup, saying they will have to be careful against Wanindu Hasaranga as the mystery spinner would be a threat on Australian pitches. Hasaranga took nine wickets to power his team to the Asia Cup title win and Muralitharan said he would be one to watch out for during the T20 World Cup. "He's a great T20 bowler. Last 2-3 years, he's done really well. He's a young guy," Muralitharan told reporters in an interaction on the eve of the second edition of the Legends League Cricket."In Australia, definitely the leg spinner will have more chances then finger spinners. He will be a difficult opponent to bat against. You have to be very careful against him."Talking about Sri Lanka's...