Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan, also known as Murali, is widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time. He is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played for the national team for almost 20 years, retiring in 2011. Murali is best known for his unorthodox bowling action and his ability to spin the ball both ways, which made him a nightmare for even the best batsmen in the world. Early years and personal life: Murali was born on April 17, 1972, in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He grew up in a family of cricketers, with his father and two elder brothers also playing the game. Despite being born with a congenital defect that caused him to have a twisted arm, Murali started playing cricket at a young age and soon showed an aptitude for spin bowling. Murali’s early years were not without controversy, however. He was called for throwing several times early in his career, which led to his action being scrutinized and eventually reworked. Despite the setbacks, Murali persevered and continued to work o...