Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan believes T20 cricket has evolved to heavily favor batsmen, making it challenging even for legends like himself and Shane Warne. He noted that modern power-hitting and batting mindsets, exemplified by SRH's aggressive approach, have shifted the game's dynamics, prioritizing entertainment over a balanced contest.

IPL-2026 is witnessing unprecedented run-fests, with scores of 200+ becoming routine due to flat pitches and the Impact Player rule. Bowlers like Lockie Ferguson acknowledge the need to adapt, while Muttiah Muralitharan suggests entertainment drives these batting-friendly conditions. Ferguson also shared his personal choice to prioritize family over early IPL participation.

Mukesh Kumar has emerged as an unlikely yet vital weapon for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, silencing doubters with discipline and control. Backed by the team management, the Bengal pacer has relied on hard lengths and consistency to deliver.

Chennai Super Kings inducted Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their inaugural Hall of Fame at the "Roar’26" fan event. Raina, 'Chinna Thala', was instrumental in four title wins and remains CSK's leading run-scorer. Hayden contributed to the 2010 IPL victory and was the first CSK player to win the Orange Cap.

MS Dhoni's priceless reaction was captured as former CSK star Michael Hussey smashed a six during an exhibition match at Chepauk. The game, featuring ex-CSK players against the current squad, saw Hussey, now the batting coach, hit a big shot off Ruturaj Gaikwad's bowling, much to Dhoni's amusement. The event celebrated CSK's legacy with a crowd of enthusiastic fans.

Sanju Samson transitions to Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026. He recently played a key role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory. Samson shared a memorable moment with MS Dhoni and Muttiah Muralitharan during a CSK event. India won their third T20 World Cup title. CSK begins their IPL 2026 season against Rajasthan Royals.

AR Rahman shared a fun video call with MS Dhoni at CSK's ‘ROAR 2026’ pre-IPL fan fest in Chennai. Smiling together amid fireworks, captioned “Thala meets Thala.” Fans raved; ex-players joined. Rahman next composes for Mani Ratnam's ‘Production 23’ with Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi.

Chennai Super Kings celebrated their legacy with a 'Roar' event, featuring past legends like Raina and Muralitharan in an exhibition match. Newcomer Sanju Samson impressed, sharing his excitement for the IPL season and his simple batting approach. The event also saw Raina and Hayden inducted into CSK's Hall of Fame.

IPL 2026 begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. All teams have finalised coaching staffs featuring experienced names. Andy Flower leads RCB, Stephen Fleming heads CSK, while Mahela Jayawardene guides MI. Other teams also boast strong coaching setups, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Chettan Super King: Malayali community across Tamil Nadu does a ‘whistle podu’ for Sanju Samson as he pads up for Chennai Super Kings this IPL. The move has ignited unprecedented excitement, drawing a surge of media accreditation requests from Kerala. His presence, amplified by a significant Malayali population in Chennai, has transformed local fan support, with many switching allegiances to CSK. Samson's connection to the city and his recent T20 World Cup form further fuel expectations for a successful season.

Former India spinner Nilesh Kulkarni assesses India's spin legacy transition, highlighting the need to groom future match-winners for red-ball cricket. He discusses challenges for batters against spin, the impact of pitch conditions, and the role of T20 and AI, advocating for balance and adaptability.

Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi is playing the role of former international cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in his biopic. Vijay Sethupathi is getting ready for his role in the film, and he has been practicing the cricketing style of Muttiah Muralitharan. The film is titled '800', referring to Muttiah Muralitharan 800 International Test wickets, and the official announcement of the film is not made yet. Now, the latest buzz is that Vijay Sethupathi's '800' will represent the unseen side of Muttiah Muralitharan.

Tovino Thomas had an exhilarating gym session where he unexpectedly crossed paths with cricket maestro Muttiah Muralitharan. He expressed his excitement on social media about meeting the legendary spinner. Tovino shared a snapshot of the encounter and revealed his admiration for Muralitharan. The cricket icon recently revealed his fondness for Malayalam cinema and listed Mohanlal as his favorite actor. Tovino's recent cinematic venture was the impactful drama 'Adrishya Jalakangal' directed by Dr. Biju. He has several highly anticipated projects in the pipeline, including 'Identity' and 'Ajayante Randaam Moshanam'.

Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in the role of an antagonist in the upcoming film 'Master', which features Vijay in the lead role.

Director Perarasu recently came out in support of actor Vijay Sethupathi on the ongoing '800' issue. According to the filmmaker, the country will not be ruined if someone plays the role of Muthiah Muralitharan. He also added that instead of fighting against one person, we should fight against the group who were the main reason for the destruction of Tamil people.

Having emerged stronger after being no-balled Down Under, the controversial Muttiah Muralitharan today holds an unbreakable Test record.

Actor Rana Daggubati is set to produce the biopic on celebrated cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, the makers announced on Tuesday.

Vijay Sethupathi is all set to act in a biopic called '800', in which he will play the role of former Srilankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan.

Vijay Sethupathi will be acting in a biopic of Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan.

Vijay Sethupathi confirms his participation in '800'. Vijay Sethupathi is announced to play the role of Muttiah Muralitharan in the Sri Lankan cricketer's biopic, and it raised a debate on the kind actor. Many asked the actor to withdraw from the film and pointed out some reports about Muttiah Muralitharan. But, Vijay Sethupathi confirmed his participation in '800' and said that all questions will be answered after the film release.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi will not play Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in his biopic '800'.

A viral video circulating on social media showcased a 'unbelievable' moment, leaving fans astonished. The spin bowler, with an action resembling to legendary Muttiah Muralitharan, completely bamboozled the batter. The ball spun sharply after pitching, leaving the batter utterly flummoxed and cricket enthusiasts in awe.

Vijay Sethupathi is reprising the role of Muttiah Muralitharan in the biopic of ace Srilankan cricketer, and the announcement of the film was made yesterday. However, this was an expected one, some of the fans stand against Vijay Sethupathi for representing a Srilankan cricketer in his biopic. But, fans of Vijay Sethupathi are supportive of the actor's decision. A hashtag WeStandWithVijaySethupathi is trending one social media since morning today.

Muttiah Muralitharan's life is all set to be made into a biopic in Tamil with actor Vijay Sethupathi playing him in the film titled '800'.

Vivek was then questioned about the ongoing issue with Vijay Sethupathi's '800', to which he answered, 'Someone who is loved by people needs to know what people want'.

Director Bharathiraja and lyricist Vairamuthu among others from Kollywood on Thursday urged popular actor Vijay Sethupathi to desist from donning the role of Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in the latter’s biopic titled ‘800’.

Vijay Sethupathi is the busiest actor in the Tamil cinema industry, and it won't be a surprise if there are several releases for the star in the same month. The talented actor has signed in almost ten films across the languages, and he is also expected to make a few announcements soon. Now, the latest report is that the music director has finalized for Vijay Sethupathi's much-expected biopic.

This will be Rajisha Vijayan's second film in Kollywood

The latest buzz is that Vijay Sethupathi is all set to act in a biopic called '800'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the contributions of Tamil people in Sri Lanka and India, saying the community "gifted" the world ace cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan and national icon 'Puratchi Thalaivar' MGR.