Muttiah Muralitharan Biography |
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| Full Name | Muttiah Muralitharan |
| Nickname | Murali, Mumu, The Smiling Assassin, Master Technician, Don Bradman of Bowling |
| Profession | Cricketer |
Muttiah Muralitharan Personal Life |
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| 🎂 Date of birth | 17 April 1972 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 53 years |
| Place of birth | Nattarampotha, Kandy (Sri Lanka) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marital Date | Not Known |
| Girlfriend/ Affairs | R Madhi Malar |
| Wife/Spouse | R Madhi Malar |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
| Caste | Backward Class (BC) |
Muttiah Muralitharan Cricket Life |
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| International Debut | ODI– 12 August 1993, Sri Lanka v India at Colombo (RPS) Test– 28 August 1992, Sri Lanka v Australia at Colombo (RPS) T20– 22 December 2006, New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Wellington |
| Domestic/ State Team | Sri Lanka, Kandurata, Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club |
| Jersey Number | #800 (Sri Lanka) |
| Coach Name | Sunil Fernando |
| Batting Style | Not Known |
| Bowling Style | Not Known |
| Role | Not Known |
| Famous Shots | Pull Shot, Straight Drive, Cover drive, Cut Shot |
| Awards Name | • Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World 2000 • Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World 2006 • Ada Derana Sri Lankan of the Year 2017 |
Muttiah Muralitharan Physical Appearance |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Colour | Fair |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet inches– 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 65 Kg | in Pounds- 143 lbs |
Muttiah Muralitharan Education |
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| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| School Name | St Anthony’s College, Kandy |
| College / University Name | Not Known |
Muttiah Muralitharan Family Details |
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| Father Name | Sinnasamy Muttiah (businessman) |
| Mother Name | Lakshmi Muttiah |
| Brother Name | Not Known |
| Sister Name | Not Known |
| Children | Daughter- Krisha | Son- Naren |
Muttiah Muralitharan Income |
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| Net Worth (Approx.) | $2 million |
| IPL Fee 2025 | Not Known |
| Muttiah Muralitharan Favourite Things | |
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| Favourite Cricketer | Batsmen– Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Brian Lara Bowlers– Shane Warne, Anil Kumble, Daniel Vettori, Saqlain Mushtaq, Harbhajan Singh |
| Favourite Grounds | Not Known |
| Favourite Destinations | Not Known |
| Favourite Actor | S. Chandrasekar (Tamil actor), Rajinikanth |
| Favourite Actress | Not Known |
| Favourite Film | Not Known |
| Favourite Food | Not Known |
| Favourite Animal | Not Known |
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Muttiah Muralitharan Contact Details |
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| Address | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Phone/Mobile Number | Not Known |
| Management Email ID | Not Known |