Murali’s achievements will inspire new generation of young cricketers: Pawar
July 17th, 2010 - 11:03 pm ICT by ANINew Delhi, July 17(ANI): ICC President Sharad Pawar on Saturday paid tribute to Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who will play his final Test match when Sri Lanka face India at Galle starting tomorrow.
Muralitharan will begin his final Test match on a record 792 Test wickets.
“I am sure there will be cricket lovers all over the world who will hope that Muttiah Muralitharan breaks the 800 Test wicket barrier,” Pawar said.
‘He has enjoyed a remarkably successful career and I am sure that while we will all be sad to see him leave the Test Match arena, the pinnacle of international cricket, that his achievements will inspire a new generation of young cricketers,” he added.
He further said that Muralitharan has re-written the history book and created a mark that will be difficult to surpass.
“Murali is a true legend of our great sport. He has also been an excellent role model and great ambassador throughout his career - playing the game with not only great skill, but also great spirit,” Pawar said.
“His record is truly astonishing for not only does he have 792 Test match wickets, but he also has 512 wickets in One-Day International cricket,” he added. (ANI)
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