How Well Do You Know Muralitharan?

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Number of half-centuries scored by Muralitharan in tests?
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How many time has Murali taken 5 wickets or more in an test innings?
- 61
- 65
- 67
- 69
Correct Answer

A. 67

Explanation

Murali has taken 5 wickets or more in a test innings 67 times.

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Who was Muralitharan’s 709^th test victim, when he went passed Shane Warne?
- Kevin Pietersen
- Paul Collingwood
- Alastair Cook
- Andrew Flintoff
Correct Answer

A. Paul Collingwood

Explanation

Paul Collingwood was Muralitharan's 709th test victim when he went past Shane Warne.

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4.

Murali made his test debut on 28th August 1992 against which country?
- India
- Pakistan
- Australia
- England
Correct Answer

A. Australia

Explanation

Murali made his test debut on 28th August 1992 against Australia.

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Number of ten wicket hauls taken by Muralitharan in tests?
- 20
- 26
- 22
- 23
Correct Answer

A. 22

Explanation

Muralitharan took a total of 22 ten-wicket hauls in test matches. This means that in 22 test matches, he took 10 or more wickets in a single innings. This is an impressive achievement and showcases Muralitharan's exceptional bowling skills and ability to dominate the opposition.

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Who's wicket did he take on 5 February 2009 in Colombo to surpass Wasim Akram's ODI record of 502 wickets?
- Gautam Gambhir
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Harbhajan Singh
- Rahul Dravid
Correct Answer

A. Gautam Gambhir
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How many have been batsmen dismissed by (b)Muralitharan and (C) Mahela Jayawardene?
- 77
- 63
- 72
- 68
Correct Answer

A. 77

Explanation

Muralitharan and Mahela Jayawardene have dismissed a total of 77 batsmen.

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Where did Muralitharan achieve his career best figures of 16-220?
- The Oval
- Galle
- Dhaka
- Sharjah
Correct Answer

A. The Oval

Explanation

Muralitharan achieved his career best figures of 16-220 at The Oval.

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Murali also holds the record for highest number of international wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20s combined. How many wickets has he taken in total?
- 1405
- 1391
- 1441
- 1320
Correct Answer

A. 1320

Explanation

Murali holds the record for the highest number of international wickets in Tests, ODIs, and T20s combined. The correct answer is 1320, which means Murali has taken a total of 1320 wickets in his international career.

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In which year was Murali rated the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' lmanack ?
- 2001
- 2002
- 2004
- 2007
Correct Answer

A. 2002

Explanation

In 2002, Murali was rated the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

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Who was the umpire who first no-balled Murali for chucking?
- Darell Hair
- Ross Emerson
- Steve Bucknor
- Peter McConnell
Correct Answer

A. Ross Emerson

Explanation

Ross Emerson was the umpire who first no-balled Murali for chucking.

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Muralitharan, together with Chaminda Vaas, holds the record for the highest 10th wicket partnership in Tests for Sri Lanka. The pair put on 79 runs for the last wicket against which country?
- India
- Bangladesh
- NewZealand
- Australia
Correct Answer

A. Australia

Explanation

Muralitharan, together with Chaminda Vaas, holds the record for the highest 10th wicket partnership in Tests for Sri Lanka. The pair put on 79 runs for the last wicket against Australia.

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How Well Do You Know Muralitharan?

Number of half-centuries scored by Muralitharan in tests?

Quiz Preview

How many time has Murali taken 5 wickets or more in an test innings?

Who was Muralitharan’s 709^th test victim, when he went passed Shane Warne?

Murali made his test debut on 28th August 1992 against which country?

Number of ten wicket hauls taken by Muralitharan in tests?

Who's wicket did he take on 5 February 2009 in Colombo to surpass Wasim Akram's ODI record of 502 wickets?

How many have been batsmen dismissed by (b)Muralitharan and (C) Mahela Jayawardene?

Where did Muralitharan achieve his career best figures of 16-220?

Murali also holds the record for highest number of international wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20s combined. How many wickets has he taken in total?

In which year was Murali rated the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' lmanack ?

Who was the umpire who first no-balled Murali for chucking?

Muralitharan, together with Chaminda Vaas, holds the record for the highest 10th wicket partnership in Tests for Sri Lanka. The pair put on 79 runs for the last wicket against which country?

How Well Do You Know Muralitharan?

Number of half-centuries scored by Muralitharan in tests?

Quiz Preview

How many time has Murali taken 5 wickets or more in an test innings?

Who was Muralitharan’s 709th test victim, when he went passed Shane Warne?

Murali made his test debut on 28th August 1992 against which country?

Number of ten wicket hauls taken by Muralitharan in tests?

Who's wicket did he take on 5 February 2009 in Colombo to surpass Wasim Akram's ODI record of 502 wickets?

How many have been batsmen dismissed by (b)Muralitharan and (C) Mahela Jayawardene?

Where did Muralitharan achieve his career best figures of 16-220?

Murali also holds the record for highest number of international wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20s combined. How many wickets has he taken in total?

In which year was Murali rated the greatest Test match bowler ever by Wisden Cricketers' lmanack ?

Who was the umpire who first no-balled Murali for chucking?

Muralitharan, together with Chaminda Vaas, holds the record for the highest 10th wicket partnership in Tests for Sri Lanka. The pair put on 79 runs for the last wicket against which country?

Who was Muralitharan’s 709^th test victim, when he went passed Shane Warne?