Muttiah Muralitharan
India record innings win over England, James Anderson takes 700th Test wicket
India have defeated England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test on a day when James Anderson took his 700th Test wicket.
Mar 9, 09:51
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Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
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Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 80-71
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 80 to 71.
Dec 31, 07:10
![England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
James Anderson moves to third on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers
The England seam bowler is behind only Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.
Aug 6, 16:28
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On This Day: James Anderson takes 400th Test wicket
The seamer had Kiwi opener Martin Guptill caught by Ian Bell at second slip.
May 29, 08:54
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On This Day: Muttiah Muralitharan breaks world Test record
Muttiah Muralitharan surpassed Courtney Walsh's mark of 519 Test wickets.
May 8, 09:07
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Five of England's best performances on the subcontinent
The tourists clinched a 227-run win in Chennai on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against India.
Feb 9, 12:00
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Dom Bess salutes "GOAT" James Anderson as fast bowler closes in on 600 Test wickets
England spinner Dom Bess has described the seamer as the greatest of all time.
Aug 24, 09:05
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On this day: Muttiah Muralitharan takes 800th wicket with last ever delivery
Muralitharan claimed 800 victims in 133 Tests.
Jul 22, 08:38
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Can England end wait for Test series win in Sri Lanka?
England have made the trip to Sri Lanka without long-time opener Alastair Cook, but can the team find a way to record their first Test-series in the country since 2001?
Sep 26, 11:38
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Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath calls time on limited-overs career
Sri Lanka veteran Rangana Herath announces his limited-overs international retirement in the hope of prolonging his Test career.
Apr 17, 13:45
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On this day: Australia's Ricky Ponting scores 96 on Test debut
Twenty years ago today, a young Ricky Ponting scored 96 runs on his first ever Test appearance for Australia.
Dec 10, 06:00
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Bob Willis backs James Anderson to take 500 Test wickets
Bob Willis believes that James Anderson can take 500 Test wickets after breaking Sir Ian Botham's record to become England's all-time leading wicket taker in Test matches.
Apr 18, 04:57
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Jacques Kallis: A Modern-Day Legend
Following his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the career of South Africa's Jacques Kallis.
Aug 1, 11:47
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Royal Challengers Bangalore see off Chennai Super Kings
Royal Challengers Bangalore claim their second consecutive win in the IPL with a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in Ranchi.
May 18, 15:19
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Melbourne Renegades edge out Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League
Melbourne Renegades defeat Adelaide Strikers by a single run in their Big Bash League encounter at the Adelaide Oval.
Jan 22, 11:51
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Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Renegades to reach semis
Sydney Sixers reach the last four of the Big Bash with a win against the Melbourne Renegades.
Jan 18, 12:35
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Melbourne Stars beat Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash League opener
The Melbourne Stars beat the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League season opener at the MCG.
Dec 20, 12:20
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Melbourne Renegades cruise past Melbourne Stars in local derby
Melbourne Renegades ease past local rivals the Melbourne Stars in the Twenty20 Big Bash league.
Jan 6, 11:29
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James Anderson plays down Sachin Tendulkar wickets
James Anderson bowler is adamant that he does not bowl any differently when delivering to India's Sachin Tendulkar.
Dec 5, 18:11
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Muttiah Muralitharan expects Sri Lanka success
Muttiah Muralitharan believes that Pakistan are the main worry for Sri Lanka as the hosts aim to lift the Twenty20 World Cup.
Oct 4, 04:25
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Muttiah Muralitharan: 'Conditions will not favour England'
Muttiah Muralitharan questions the possibility of England defending their World Twenty20 title without Kevin Pietersen.
Sep 18, 00:49