Shoaib Malik to Muttiah Muralitharan: Foreign cricketers who married Indian women, in pics
Shoaib Malik getting married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is not India's only connection to foreign cricket world. For many decades, foreign cricketers have been enamoured by Indian women - right from England captain Mike Brearley to Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at foreign cricketers who married Indian women.
Dec 13, 2021, 10:55 AM IST
T20 World Cup 2021: Spinners to play a huge role in tournament, says Muralitharan
Former Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said that defence is the best form of attack for him in T20 cricket. Muralitharan, who has the most Test (800) and ODI (534) wickets to his name, added that one can't go for taking wickets in T20s, which is the norm in ODI and Test cricket.
Oct 15, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
'MS Dhoni came ahead of Yuvraj Singh in 2011 World Cup final because of me': Muttiah Muralitharan
MS Dhoni has always remained an unpredictable cricketer and his surprise decision to promote himself ahead of in-form Yuvraj Singh in the finale of ICC World Cup 2011 still remains a talking point of his career.
Aug 20, 2021, 21:40 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan points out Sachin Tendulkar's weakness, says THIS about Virender Sehwag
Notably, Muttiah Muralitharan had dismissed Sachin Tendulkar a total of 13 times in his career, only Australia`s Brett Lee got the better of the Indian great on 14 occasions.
Aug 20, 2021, 20:16 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: THIS India opener is ‘more like’ Virender Sehwag, says Muttiah Muralitharan
Muralitharan reckons Prithvi Shaw is more like Virender Sehwag and is most effective in ODIs and T20Is as he puts the pressure on the bowling side up front and if he scores big – he puts India in a winning position.
Jul 18, 2021, 15:54 PM IST
Watch: Muttiah Muralitharan’s son imitate his legendary father’s bowling action
Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for most wickets in both Tests and ODIs, having claimed 800 and 534 scalps in the two formats, played his last international game against India and it was the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Jul 16, 2021, 10:12 AM IST
Not Sachin Tendulkar or Virender Sehwag, but Shoaib Akhtar calls THIS batsman the toughest to bowl
Shoaib Akhtar holds the record of bowling the fastest delivery in international cricket, 161.3 kmph against England in 2003. The Pakistan paceman turned out in 46 Tests and 163 ODIs in his international career and picked up 178 and 247 wickets respectively.
Jul 13, 2021, 15:05 PM IST
IPL 2021: Muttiah Muralitharan admitted to hospital in Chennai, undergoes angioplasty
Muttiah Muralitharan, who is currently fulfing his duties in the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp, was admitted in a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday evening.
Apr 19, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin has best chance of reaching 800-wicket mark: Muttiah Muralitharan
Lyon, who will be playing his 100th Test in Brisbane starting Friday, has 396 wickets to his name while Ashwin has 377 scalps from 74 Tests so far.
Jan 14, 2021, 08:57 AM IST
Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi trolled for biopic on Muttiah Muralitharan
The film is a biopic of Muttiah Muralitharan and Sethupathi essays the central role of the legendary Sri Lanka spinner.
Oct 14, 2020, 13:52 PM IST
800 first look: Vijay Sethupathi's resemblance to Muttiah Muralitharan is uncanny
800 first look: Muttiah Muralitharan earlier said that Vijay Sethupathi was the unanimous choice for his biopic and he trusts the Tamil star to do justice to the part.
Oct 13, 2020, 19:44 PM IST
On this day in 2019, Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga bids adieu to ODI cricket
On this day last year, Sri Lankan pace spearhead Lasith Malinga had announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket.
Jul 26, 2020, 17:27 PM IST
On this day in 1972, Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan was born
Muralitharan, who played his last match for the national side during an ODI series against India in April 2011, holds the world record for the most wickets in both Test and one-day cricket.
Apr 17, 2020, 10:32 AM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan to be Governor of Sri Lanka's Northern province
Muttiah Muralitharan is among three new Governors set to be appointed by the new government of Lankan President, who took over earlier this month.
Nov 28, 2019, 10:20 AM IST
Milestones beckons for Lasith Malinga in 2019 ICC World Cup swansong
Malinga, who turns 36 in August, is on the cusp of breaking into the all-time top-10 one-day international wicket-takers.
May 27, 2019, 15:20 PM IST
Aggression makes David Warner a dangerous batsman, says Yusuf Pathan
Warner and Steve Smith were banned by Cricket Australia for a year for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last year.
Apr 06, 2019, 16:48 PM IST
There can't be 11 Virat Kohlis in a team, says Muttiah Muralitharan
Muralitharan calls on people to be patient as one cannot have 11 match-winners in the team and it is also important to try out various combinations going into the World Cup.
Mar 12, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
Women cricketers set to feature on iconic Lord's honours board
Earlier, only players who made a century or took a five-wicket haul in men's Test matches were officially recorded within the dressing rooms.
Feb 28, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
Decline in talent, lack of passion saddens me: Muttiah Muralitharan on Sri Lankan cricket
Sri Lanka has been losing against all Test playing nations whether at home or away.
Feb 09, 2019, 18:27 PM IST
Ambati Rayadu reported for suspect bowling action after Sydney clash against Australia
The part-time off spinner will be permitted to bowl in international cricket until the results of tests, which he is required to undergo within 14 days are declared.
Jan 13, 2019, 14:34 PM IST
