2024-01-07 01:53:44
Changanassery ∙ Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralidharan says that Sri Lanka is like a small Kerala. He was participating in SB College Commerce Department’s Debate ‘Folio Talk Series’. We are very similar in nature, dress and food. Both places are full of coconut trees.
Bread, putt and fish dishes are also there. Sri Lanka and Kerala are ahead in literacy. The only difference is culture. Sri Lanka is an island culture. People don’t keep money. Spend more than you earn. This is also the reason for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka – said Muttiah Muralidharan.
Muthiah Muralidharan also inaugurated the cricket training program at SB College in association with Kottayam Cricket Association. 60 students of the district who play under 19 participated in the debate. English department teacher Prof. Josie Joseph as moderator. Former National Cricket Umpire Jose Kurishingal, SB College Manager Fr. Dojaims Palaikkal, Principal Fr. Reggie P. Kurian also spoke.
I’m not just retired!
Muttiah Muralitharan retired from international cricket after completing 800 wickets in Test cricket in 2010 against India. At that time, fans were worried that the Sinhalese blaze in international cricket was ending his career before it was time to retire. The legendary star who shared the reasons that led to his decision to retire after 14 years with the students clarified one more thing; This is the first time I am disclosing this information!
Muttiah Muralidharan said that the thought that his bowling performance was a bit dull due to injury, lack of support from the team management, and providing an opportunity for new players including Mendis to grow were the three reasons behind his decision to retire. The legendary star also stated that he had previously thought of retiring after playing against the Indian team, which had the strongest batting line-up in the world. Muralidharan coolly faced the students’ questions and did not lose his beautiful smile which was his hallmark on the playing fields.
‘Discipline has gone down in cricket’
Muttiah Muralitharan said that the quality of discipline has disappeared from cricket and cricket has changed from being a gentleman’s game to a mere competition. You need to find out what your own excellence is and nurture it. Love the game and put your heart into it. Practice spot bowling (throwing at a target) for at least 20 minutes daily. So you can practice spin bowling by getting the line and length correct – said Muttiah.
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