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Murali's last Indian outing

December 06, 2009 16:23

Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan was felicitated with a trophy for his contribution to Test cricket and being the highest wicket-taker as the three-match Test series ended in Mumbai. India won the third Test by an innings and 24 runs, clinching the 3-match Test series by 2-0.

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Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan was felicitated with a trophy for his contribution to Test cricket and being the highest wicket-taker as the three-match Test series ended in Mumbai. India won the third Test by an innings and 24 runs, clinching the 3-match Test series by 2-0. (PTI PHOTO)
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Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in the five-day format. He has so far picked 792 wickets in 132 Tests at an average of 22.71. (AFP Photo)
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However, when it comes to India, his record tells a different story. He has so far played 21 matches and picked just 97 wickets. In the just concluded series, he picked nine wickets that included Virender Sehwag's dismissal on 293 runs. Sehwag had thrashed Murali all round the Brabourne Stadium and was on the verge of making history when the spin wizard did him in with his magic. (PTI PHOTO)
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Murali has picked maximum number of wickets against England. He has played 16 Tests against England picking 112 wickets. (PTI PHOTO)
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Murali has picked 485 wickets in Sri Lanka while 307 away from home. However, his best bowling performance of 16/220 came against England in 1998. He has so far 66 five-wicket hauls, while 22 10-wicket match hauls. (AP Photo)
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However, a recent dip in his effectiveness has compelled Murali to mull over his future. Murali, who has decided to quit Test cricket after the West Indies series next year and ODIs after the 2011 World Cup, is pondering over early retirement from the limited-over internationals. (AP Photo)

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