Achievement of Murali's 500 wickets

Thilanga Sumathipala, President - Sri Lanka Cricket congratulates Muttiah Muralitharan on his achievement of capturing 500 test wickets.

This is an achievement of a truly great bowler. His success is further emphasized by the fact that only two other bowlers have reached this milestone in the history of the game. This remarkable achievement is made even more memorable by the fact that Muralitharan has captured his 500-test wicket in Kandy: his home ground added Mr. Sumathipala.

" I wish Murali the very best in the future and I am confident that he will become the bowler to capture the highest number of test wickets very soon. Sri Lanka is proud of you and all of us at Sri Lanka Cricket congratulate you on your success".