Sri Lanka cricketing legend Muttiah Muralitharan reckoned that his 800 Test wickets are unlikely to be surpassed due to the evolving nature of the sport.
Sri Lanka cricketing legend Muttiah Muralitharan said that he is worried about the future of Test cricket. Muralitharan, who played 133 Test matches and remains one of the game’s greatest bowlers, holds the record for the most wickets in Test cricket with an unmatched 800.
The legendary spinner reckoned that his 800 Test wickets are unlikely to be surpassed due to the evolving nature of the sport. He also highlighted the achievements of two veteran spinners Australia‘s Nathan Lyon, who has taken 530 wickets, and India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, with 516 wickets in the format.
Additionally, Muttiah Muralitharan discussed Sri Lanka’s recent performance in their series against England. While Sri Lanka lost the first two Tests, they secured a historic victory at The Oval in the third and final Test, resulting in a 1-2 series loss. Remarkably, Sri Lanka’s last win at The Oval was in 1998, a match in which Muralitharan played a pivotal role in their 10-wicket triumph.
Muralitharan also opined about the recently concluded three-Test match series between Sri Lanka and England. England won the first two matches of the series and Sri Lanka clinched a historic win at the Oval in the third and final Test of the series to settle with a 1-2 loss. Notably, Sri Lanka’s last win at the Oval came way back in 1998, when Muralitharan played a key role in his team’s 10-wicket victory.
Talking of the recent series, Muralitharan opined that the side’s subpar showing has been due to them not playing Tests consistently. “Consistency is the problem. It’s not about how good they are, because they all are talented. The only thing is how can they become experienced? Nowadays, it’s difficult. There are too many tournaments and things in their heads,” he said.