Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Muttiah Muralitharan Achieves Historic 800 Test Wickets
On July 22, 2010, Muttiah Muralitharan, a famous cricket player from Sri Lanka, achieved a big milestone.
He took 800 wickets in Test matches, which is like the most important games in cricket.
This happened in his last match against India at the Galle International Stadium.
Muralitharan is known for his amazing skill in bowling, especially with spin.
He played for almost 18 years and became the best bowler in Test cricket history.
His final wicket was Pragyan Ojha from India.
Muralitharan's records and achievements make him one of the greatest cricketers ever.
Muttiah Muralitharan became the first bowler to take 800 Test wickets on July 22, 2010.
He achieved this milestone in his final Test match against India at the Galle International Stadium.
Muralitharan's career spanned 17 years and 328 days, during which he took 800 wickets in 133 matches.
He is known for his exceptional control, variations, and ability to dominate batsmen across different conditions.
Muralitharan's final wicket was Pragyan Ojha, caught by Mahela Jayawardene.
- Who
- Muttiah Muralitharan, a Sri Lankan spin bowler
- What
- Achieved 800 Test wickets, a record at the time
- When
- July 22, 2010
- Where
- Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To become the first bowler to reach 800 Test wickets and conclude his illustrious career
Muralitharan's Dominance
Critics of His Technique
Skill and Consistency
Muralitharan's Dominance
Muralitharan's exceptional control, variations, and ability to dominate batsmen across conditions made him one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history.
Critics of His Technique
Some critics argue that his unique bowling action, which was initially controversial, gave him an unfair advantage over batsmen.
- Matches
- 133
- Wickets
- 800
- Bowling Average
- 22.72
- Five-wicket hauls
- 67
- Ten-wicket matches
- 22
- Career Span
- 17 years and 328 days
- Final Wicket
- Pragyan Ojha (India)
- Most Wickets Against
- Pakistan (130 wickets)