*Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

[Zinzan]

I was wondering about that. Why wouldn't he play in the remaining two tests?

Agreed, surely he'll reconsider it if he's stuck on 799, especially given he's taken 7 wickets so far this test

 

[Sir Alex]

I was wondering about that. Why wouldn't he play in the remaining two tests?

If he finishes on 799, there will be pressure on him to paly another test. I don't think why he can't do. Prhaps he underestimated his own prowess.

 

[Howsie]

Has he actually stated why he's retiring after the first test and not the test series?

 

[Sir Alex]

Has he actually stated why he's retiring after the first test and not the test series?

He said he is bowling like 70 overs every test and his body cannot withstand potential 200 plus overs in a month or something along those lines.

 

[Zinzan]

Woohoo, thank goodness for dodgy free streaming sites, great to see that moment live !

 

[Lostman]

LEGEND, 800 wickets!
Last time seeing him in whites, I am so sad.

 

[Himannv]

Seriously get Malinga back on, this is getting ridiculous.

Agreed. If he gets the wicket thats fine, but he shouldn't be doing it if there's a risk of a loss.

EDIT: Aha he's got it!!!! I take back my silly statement.

 

[DingDong]

Woohoo, thank goodness for dodgy free streaming sites, great to see that moment live !

i have tears in my eyes

 

[pasag]

What a champion. Give him a bat!

 

[DingDong]

the greatest ever final test for a player?

 

[Dissector]

A truly epic moment; Murali gets 800 wickets off his last ball in test cricket.

Now India has to bundle Sri Lanka for under 94 and it will be a perfect day.

 

[Sir Alex]

Legend! No shame in losing to this chap. What a way to sign off! What a champion! We are privelaged to watch this once in a lifetime champion!

 

[Lostman]

A truly epic moment; Murali gets 800 wickets off his last ball in test cricket.

Now India has to bundle Sri Lanka for under 94 and it will be a perfect day.

oops kind of forgot that have to bat again

 

[vcs]

Balls. Why couldn't Laxman stretch a bit further?

Congrats to Murali, what a champion.

C'mon India, one last effort with the ball... make them work a bit.

 

[Dissector]

I wish the tail had shown this kind of fight in the first innings when it mattered though. If India had avoided the follow-on there would have been a much better chance of getting the draw.

 

[Lostman]

Also very poetic that MJ caught Murali's last dismissal in test cricket.

 

[R_D]

Well done to the champion bowler..... 800

 

[Cruxdude]

Brilliant Murali. Hope rain saves us here though.

 

[Spark]

Just so right to see him with an even 800. WAG.

 

[mohammad16]

Someone send murali to open