Archive for July, 2010

World Best Spinning Star – “Muttiah Muralitharan”

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Cricket is the most entertaining and enjoyable game in outdoor sports. It is the second most popular game in the world of sports. Cricket is like one religion especially in the Asia. There are lots of player who comes from Asia has written their names in the great record book of cricket. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulker is the highest run scorer in cricket history ever; but today we are going to talk about the one of the biggest opponent of him. We will share some information the Spinning Legend one and only Muttiah Muralitharan.

Muttiah Muralitharan is playing for Sri-Lanka. This spin king is commonly known by his nick name “MURLI”. He has taken the retirement from the test cricket. It is disappointing news for every fan of Muralitharan that they will not be able to see the magic of Murli now in the white dress. Srilankan cricket board has given a great good bye to his legend.

Murli was born on 17th of April, 1979 at Kandy. He played his first test match on 28th August, 1992 against the Australia at Colombo and played last match of carrier against the Indians. He has made all most every record of bowling on his name in between these 18 years of his cricket career. He has the record of most wickets in both test and one day format. He is the only one who has the 800 wickets mile stone in test cricket. He is the most unpredictable bowler for every batsman in the world of cricket. He has come as match winner for Sri Lanka from the start, hence we can say that he is the key player for the Srilankan cricket team.

Murli will continue to play ODI and T-20 matches so that we will be able to enjoy his bowling during that time. It is always pleasant to watch such a big player playing at his best. Murali is the master of spin bowling who can turn the cricket ball on any kind of pitch and put batsman in trouble. He has picked up 515 wickets in ODI which is a world record. This spinning legend has also face some tough time in is carrier. There was very big controversy for his bowling action in middle part of his carrier. Murli is the real hero to come out through it and prove his clean bowling action. He is the one who found the “Dusra” in off-spin bowling. He can bowl this type of bowl very cleverly that makes little more difficult to face his bowling.

I am a very big fan of the great Muttiah Murallidaran. He has done a lot for his team and the country. He has made world records by his Magical Spin Bowling. We all are going to miss his magical spins in test matches. I think none of any bowler from recent time can break his records. Here are the some facts of Murli’s carrier:-

Full name Muttiah Muralitharan

Born April 17, 1972, Kandy

Major teams Sri Lanka, Asia XI, Chennai Super Kings,ICC World XI, Kandurata, Kent, Lancashire,Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club

Also known as Muttiah Muralitharan

Playing role Bowler

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm offbreak

Height 5 ft 7 in

Education St Anthony’s College, Kandy

Bowling Averages:-

Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
Tests 132 228 43669 17989 800 Sep-51 16/220 22.71 2.47 55.1 45 66 22
ODIs 337 329 18169 11885 515 30-Jul 30-Jul 23.07 3.92 35.2 14 10 0
T20Is 11 11 258 266 13 29-Mar 29-Mar 20.46 6.18 19.8 0 0 0
First-class 231 66563 26806 1366 Sep-51 19.62 2.41 48.7 118 34
List A 434 22802+ 14637 653 30-Jul 30-Jul 22.41 3.84* 35.2* 16 12 0
Twenty20 66 66 1523 1569 83 16-Apr 16-Apr 18.9 6.18 18.3 3 0 0

This shows how Murli is expert in his work. We should salute him for his work to his team and the country. I think these records are unbreakable even no one can go closer to this big numbers. What do you think ”Can anyone get more wickets than the Murli?”

As always awaiting for your joyous replies…………

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FIFA World Cup – Battle for the legend

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

It is FIFA time now. Soccer is the most popular game in the world. It is the game played all across the world. We all can see FIFA fever everywhere around us and why not? There is FIFA world cup in a row at South Africa. Soccer is not just a game but it is the matter of life and death for all Soccer fans and players. Each and every soccer player has a dream to have the FIFA champion’s tile to their team. It is the battle between the best soccer players. So it is sure that this tournament is going to be a unprecedented.

FIFA world cup has come to the mid part of the tournament. FIFA is in now in knock-out mode. Best 16 teams from all the world has entered to this stage. Battle is very tough from now onwards. All soldiers are charged up and they see their dream trophy mush closer to them. We have seen lots of ups and down till now. European teams are looking little weaker in this tournament. Most of European teams failed this year so that out 0f 13 only 6 European teams manage to gate space in knock-out. Apart from this all most every team from the South America could manage to enter the knock-out.

Most shocking news from this FIFA is that last FIFA champs Italy has been out of the tournament in first round itself. Even last time runner’s up France is also not been able to run long in this tournament. Team of Greece is also out of the tournament. In earlier stage of the tournament Portugal beats North Koria by smashing 7-0 goals. Out of these 7 goals 6 goals were hit in the second half of the match. Argentina enters in knock-out by beating South Koria 4-1 playing a superb game. England lost the game against the Germany by 4-1. It has become very shocking to every England soccer lover. Recently Brazil defeated the Chile by 3-0 playing in extra ordinary game.

As the tournament progress the battle becomes very difficult now. All can see the world champion’s title closer to them. All players are charged up now. Every team is putting their best efforts to get the champions trophy. It is now interesting to see that which team will get the pride to win the FIFA 2010 world cup. As I told earlier “Soccer is not just a game but it is the matter of life and death for every soccer player.” What do you think who is going to win this biggest battle of the Soccer? Which team will win the FIFA World Cup-2010 in South Africa?

I must say no matter which team wins but the title will be garlanded to the best team of the world. FIFA World cup is the goal of each and every player of soccer. Now the biggest question right now is “Who will clinch the trophy and the Golden shoe”? What do you think, who can be the winner? Waiting desperately for your comments for the winners and the reasons.

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