Muralitharan doubts his Test wickets record may be broken
Muttiah Muralitharan doubts his Test wickets record may be broken due to the uncertain future of shorter cricket formats.
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MURALITHARAN DOUBTS HIS TEST WICKET RECORD MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO TO CRICKETERS’ SHIFT OF FOCUS
Furthermore, Muralitharan doubts his Test wicket record may be broken due to most cricketers’ shift of focus to shorter formats.
Moreover, the 52-year-old retired Sri Lankan bowler cited most bowlers’ lack of consistency as they prefer playing in shorter cricket formats.
Muralitharan has the most wickets taken by any bowler in Test cricket history with 800.
He expressed concern about the future of Test cricket, which has led to decreasing viewership in several countries.
“Every country will play maybe only six or seven test matches. England and Australians might play the Ashes,” Muralitharan told the English newspaper Daily Mail.
“But in some other countries, not many people are watching. There will be very little Test cricket,” he added.
SHORTER CAREERS, CRICKET FORMATS MAY PRESERVE HIS RECORD, SAYS RETIRED BOWLER
Moreover, the retired bowler noted that most cricketers only have shorter careers and play mostly in short-form cricket formats.
Furthermore, these circumstances convinced Muralitharan to believe that his record may be preserved for several more years.
“It’s very hard (for someone to surpass 800 Test wickets) because emphasis has shifted to short-form cricket,” the Sri Lankan legend said.
“Also, we played for 20 years. Careers are shorter now,” he added.
Incidentally, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon follows Muralitharan with 530 wickets, followed by Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (516).
LACK OF CONSISTENCY, NOT TALENT, HINDERS YOUNG BOWLERS FROM TOPPING MURALITHARAN RECORD
Furthermore, Muralitharan clarified that this generation of cricketers’ lack of consistency, not talent, hinders them from coming close to breaking his record.
Moreover, the retired bowler noted that bowlers are preoccupied with several tournaments, making it difficult to be consistent with their games.
“Consistency is the problem. It’s not about how good they are because they all are talented,” Muralitharan said.
“The only thing is how can they become experienced? Nowadays, it’s difficult. There are too many tournaments and thins in their heads,” he added.
On the other hand, Muralitharan, Mahela Jayawardene, and Kumar Sangakkara’s retirements have led to the dwindling viewership and performance of Test cricket in Sri Lanka.
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