Jul 22, 2010

Muralitharan reached 800-wicket mark in Test Cricket

Retiring world record bowling holder Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka clams 800-wicket mark with his last delivery in Test cricket on Thursday.

Muralitharan, 38, had last man Pragyan Ojha caught at 1st slip by Mahela Jayawardene to end India's 2nd innings after lunch on the final day of the 1st Test at the Galle.

Muralitharan, who has more Test (800) and one-day (515) wickets than any bowler in history, will retire from Test cricket after the 1st test match.

India, who were made to follow on 244 runs behind, were all out for 338 in their 2nd innings.

Sri Lanka needs 95 to win the 1st Test and take the lead in the three-match series.

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