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Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, the leading wicket-taker in test cricket history, has launched his autobiography with the book expected to go on sale in August.

The book was unveiled Sunday and is entitled "800," referring to his number of test wickets.

The 38-year-old Muralitharan retired from the tests last year and will quit limited-overs cricket after the World Cup, which starts Saturday.


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  • UJ Monday, 14 February 2011 06:21 AM

    Congrats Murali and wish you all the best. I live abroad and interested to know where it will be sold?

    Hashan Tuesday, 15 February 2011 06:14 AM

    You Do Not Have LION HEART , I Belive You Have Some Thing ELSE !!!

    Sella Samie Tuesday, 15 February 2011 05:03 AM

    first of all we congr., However as remark....you have to donate on whatever you earned so far. We everybody knows that former pakistan captan Imran kahn built cancer hospital to help the public. His name and popularity is still there world wide. Why cant murali do this to our nation....rather than again & again earning US dollars.

    Mifaz Monday, 14 February 2011 04:27 PM

    You all are the type of racist people creating an environment, where Sri Lanka is failing to retaining the talent

    KHKaru Monday, 14 February 2011 04:20 PM

    Whatever Murali's decision about his future, is his and his alone. We should be grateful for what he has done already for our country through cricket.Thanks a lot, ' Spider ' and good luck in your future endeavours, wherever you wish to be.

    Antonan Monday, 14 February 2011 02:56 PM

    Politicians might try to gain mileage using your popularity during the launch. Please do not get any politician involved in this.

    Lanke Banda Monday, 14 February 2011 02:50 PM

    National Treasure U Murali. You will be included in the History books of S.L. as the best ever Sportsman,Gentleman S.L.Has produced. May the Triple Gem Bless you and keep you going with loooooong life.

    CommonSensePrevails Monday, 14 February 2011 01:39 PM

    i'm sure it'll be available on Amazon for online purchase.
    I eagerly await reading this. The last autobiography of a Lankan cricket i read was 'Retired Hurt' by Roshan Mahanama which was very moving. Hopefully this will give some insight to the workings of the great mind of Murali

    brian Monday, 14 February 2011 12:38 PM

    Congratulation!!

    Sri Lanka is proud of you. You got a plesent personality. Good luck

    MimiWDF Monday, 14 February 2011 12:24 PM

    We love you!

    wimalasiri Monday, 14 February 2011 12:21 PM

    better you can sell at cost

    Bedi Monday, 14 February 2011 11:59 AM

    No wonder he did not performa against Indians and leaked runs

    roshan raz Monday, 14 February 2011 11:34 AM

    you may be lion heart. but with donkey brain....
    we are proud to be sri lankan because of people like murali

    wicks Monday, 14 February 2011 08:28 AM

    wait. the books will be in shelves for years.
    people will buy out of love for him but reading it?

    Ands Monday, 14 February 2011 07:43 AM

    A legend ....that's what you are Murali... !!

    Fayad Monday, 14 February 2011 06:33 AM

    Better to to keep away from SL cricket administration not SL cricket.

    Azam Ameer Monday, 14 February 2011 03:17 AM

    We will definitely buy it.Congads

    D.P.Liyanage Monday, 14 February 2011 06:05 AM

    He is the Best!
    He is the cream of Cricket!
    Kept Sri Lanka on top!
    Murali is legend !
    I shall thank Murali for his autobiagraphy. We love to know about him well.
    Long Live Murali

    Darwin Monday, 14 February 2011 05:20 AM

    If that is his personnel wish I am with him. We are born free and should be able to select were to live.

    Konde bendapu china Monday, 14 February 2011 05:16 AM

    Thank you Very Much for what you have done,you are Legend

    josh Monday, 14 February 2011 05:13 AM

    HE HAS NEVER SAID THAT!!!

    Shan Monday, 14 February 2011 04:41 AM

    Because of these type of people i am proud to be a sri lankan

    Sanga Monday, 14 February 2011 04:34 AM

    King of Wait! cant wait...

    Cobra Monday, 14 February 2011 04:27 AM

    Murali, can I book a copy now?

    Danushka Desilva Monday, 14 February 2011 04:03 AM

    Murali: A True Legend of our time !!!

    Hemal Monday, 14 February 2011 03:58 AM

    Congratulations mate!
    Love to read the book..

    DireStraits Monday, 14 February 2011 03:49 AM

    Be careful you might get your fingers in a twist when you 'quickly turn pages'

    lionheart Monday, 14 February 2011 03:43 AM

    Yes you could launch it in India and go and reside in India as you have mentioned to many. Have you said that you will not have anything to do with SL cricket once you retire???? Typical of you Murali.

    Nihal Monday, 14 February 2011 03:38 AM

    I will buy it and quickly turn pages to see whether you have mentioned the magical bowlling method.

    rosh Monday, 14 February 2011 03:38 AM

    Congrats mate !!!! One of the finest products of Sri lanka.

    N.B.M.Arachchi Monday, 14 February 2011 03:29 AM

    Thanks Murali, U know when to start how to stay and correct event to say good bye...


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