[an error occurred while processing this directive]
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
 
iCricketer.com  > News  > May 20

May 20 Monday 2002
Muralitharan arrives in England 

LONDON: Off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has joined the Sri Lanka team in England, a statement issued by the tourists confirmed Sunday. Muralitharan, 30, had been having treatment in Australia after suffering a dislocation and torn ligaments in his left shoulder during the Sharjah Cup final against Pakistan last month. 

"The Sri Lankan team management confirmed that Muttiah Muralitharan had arrived in England yesterday (Saturday)," the statement said. Tour manager Chandra Schaffter added: "He is in good spirits and looks forward to 
playing as soon as possible. "He was wearing a sling and it was removed. '

His fitness will be assessed again in four days time." Sri Lanka are currently in a strong position in the First Test having made England follow-on. 

Earlier this week Schaffter suggested that there was no chance of Muralitharan being fit for the Second Test of the three match series at Edgbaston on May 30. 

And he added that he would not be surprised if the bowler missed the Third Test at Old Trafford on June 13 After the Test series Sri Lanka are involved in a triangular one-day tournament also featuring England and India, where Muralitharan could still take part. 

Muralitharan is one of the most effective bowlers currently in world cricket. 
In 73 Tests he has taken 412 wickets at an average of 23.38. He has taken five wickets in an innings 33 times and 10-wicket hauls in a match ten times.

[an error occurred while processing this directive]
[an error occurred while processing this directive]