Sri Lanka

Muttiah Muralitharan

Bowler

Muttiah Muralitharan is a cricket player from Sri Lanka who plays as an all-rounder. The player represents Sri Lanka.

Date of Birth 17 Apr 1972 (54)
Team Sri Lanka
Birthplace Kandy

Profile

About the Player

Muttiah Muralitharan is a cricket player from Sri Lanka. He plays mainly as an all-rounder. The national team is Sri Lanka. In the past, he was part of Sri Lanka national.

The playing role is all-rounder. The available data covers Test, ODI, IPL and domestic T20 cricket.

He was born in Kandy in 1972.

The aim of the page is to give a clear and honest summary of the player. The profile can be updated later if more verified facts are found. The details here come from structured records and are not based on opinion.

Player Details

Country: Sri Lanka
Role: Bowler
Date of Birth: 17 April 1972 (54)
Birthplace: Kandy

On the field

Style and Honours

Playing Style

Plays As Bowler

Career Highlights

Wisden Cricketer of the Year
1999

By the numbers

Career Statistics

Career statistics by format
Format	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Best Bowling	Bowling Average	Economy Rate	Balls Bowled	Runs Conceded	Catches
Test	38	43	243	8/70	22.85	2.79	11,942	5,552	9
ODI	126	64	190	5/29	24.10	4.09	6,717	4,579	21
IPL	66	9	64	3/11	26.66	6.70	1,528	1,706	14
Domestic T20	38	5	42	3/12	20.55	5.95	870	863	3

Squads

Teams and Country

All teams

National Team Sri Lanka
Previous Team Sri Lanka national

Learn

Cricket Guides

All guides

bowling beginner

Fast Bowling Basics

Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.

1 min read Read Guide

bowling intermediate

Spin Bowling Basics

Spin bowling turns the ball off the pitch. Learn a simple grip and how to give the ball a spin.

1 min read Read Guide

bowling intermediate

How to Improve Bowling Accuracy

Accurate bowling puts the ball where you want it. Practice a target and a repeatable action.

1 min read Read Guide

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