Have a look at the biography, age, family, wife and net worth of iconic spinner Muttiah Muralitharan
A day after the controversial allotment of “free land” to former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan’s company, M/s Ceylon Beverage, in Jammu and Kashmir, it emerged that the firm has withdrawn from its planned Rs1,642 crore investment in Kathua and the company pulled out after incentives under the 2021 National Sector Industrial Policy expired in September last year.
Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, biography, age, height, family, parents, wife, children, business, religion, total wickets and net worth
Opposition lawmakers in the JK Assembly criticised the 26-acre land allocation to Muralitharan’s company, questioning why land was given “free of cost” to outsiders while locals were denied plots for housing under the Prime Minister’s Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Muralidaran had been allotted 206 kanals (about 25 acres) in Kathua to establish a ₹1,642-crore aluminium can manufacturing and beverage filling unit under the new industrial policy introduced after the abrogation of Article 370 and his company, Ceylon Beverages, which already operates a plant in Karnataka, was expanding into Jammu and Kashmir, with the lease signed on June 14 last year.
Born on April 17, 1972, in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Muttiah Muralitharan not only etched his name in history as the highest wicket-taker in international cricket but also played a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup victory. With an unparalleled tally of 800 Test wickets and over 530 ODI dismissals, he stands as the only bowler to achieve such extraordinary feats.
Muralitharan was born 17 April 1972 to a Hill Country Tamil Hindu backward class family in Kandy, Sri Lanka, the eldest of the four sons to Sinnasamy Muttiah and Lakshmi and his father, Sinnasamy Muttiah, runs a biscuit-making business. Murali’s current net worth stands at $9 million and his company Ceylon Beverage Can Pvt Ltd, established in 2020 and promoted by Muralitharan, is a Sri Lankan company specialising in the production of aluminum beverage cans. The company manufactures eight different sizes of slim, sleek, and standard cans, catering to a range of customer labels.
Muralitharan married Madhimalar Ramamurthy, a Chennai native, on 21 March 2005 with them having a Naren who plays cricket and a daughter Krisha Muttiah Muralitharan together.
J&K legislators raise concerns over land allotted to Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in Kathua pic.twitter.com/e6a11ZnQX1
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| Competition | Test | ODI | FC | LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 133 | 350 | 232 | 453 |
| Runs scored | 1,256 | 674 | 2,192 | 945 |
| Batting average | 11.67 | 6.80 | 11.35 | 7.32 |
| 100s/50s | 0/1 | 0/0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
| Top score | 67 | 33* | 67 | 33* |
| Balls bowled | 44,039 | 18,811 | 66,933 | 23,734 |
| Wickets | 800 | 534 | 1,374 | 682 |
| Bowling average | 22.72 | 23.08 | 19.64 | 22.39 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 67 | 10 | 119 | 12 |
| 10 wickets in match | 22 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Best bowling | 9/51 | 7/30 | 9/51 | 7/30 |
| Catches/stumpings | 72/– | 130/– | 123/– | 159/– |
How Muttiah Muralitharan fared throughout his career?
Despite his remarkable success, Muralitharan’s career was not without controversy. His unique bowling action, attributed to a congenital bend in his arm, often came under scrutiny. However, after undergoing biomechanical analysis, the International Cricket Council (ICC) twice cleared his action, reaffirming the legality of his deliveries. His dominance in Test cricket was further underscored by holding the No. 1 ranking in ICC’s player standings for a record 1,711 days.
Muralitharan’s journey to cricketing greatness began in his school days before he joined the Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club. His impressive performance in a practice match against Australia led to his Test debut in 1992. Over the years, he achieved several milestones, surpassing legends like Courtney Walsh, Wasim Akram, and eventually Shane Warne to claim the record for most Test wickets. His 800th and final Test wicket in 2010 remains one of the most iconic moments in cricketing history.
🏏 Rs 1,600 crore in Jammu & Kashmir
🏏 Rs 1,600 cr in Maharashtra
🏏 Rs 1,400 cr in Karnataka
In 9 months, Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has inked deals worth Rs 4,600 cr in 3 states of India.
Are the "investments" real?
Or, is he just a cover to grab land?… https://t.co/EBEhnq35gI pic.twitter.com/SLKIziJAAL
— churumuri (@churumuri) March 9, 2025
Beyond international cricket, Muralitharan made his mark in franchise cricket, notably with the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he played a key role in their title-winning campaign in 2010. His IPL journey continued with Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Royal Challengers Bangalore before he transitioned into coaching, taking up a mentorship role with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Muralitharan’s legacy extends beyond the field. Honored as Wisden’s greatest Test bowler in 2002 and the first Sri Lankan inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2017, he remains a revered figure in cricketing circles. His contributions to the game, both as a player and mentor, continue to inspire aspiring cricketers worldwide, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s true legends.
know all details about Muralitharan:
- Full Name: Deshabandu Muttiah Muralitharan
- Nickname: Murali
- Born: 17 April 1972
- Debut: 1992
- Height: 1.70 m
- Weight: 70 kg
- Age: 50 years old
- Birthplace: Kandy, Ceylon
- Religion: Hinduism
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Net Worth: $9 million
- Marital Status: Married
- Father’s Name: Sinnasamy Muttiah
- Mother’s Name: Lakshmi Muttiah
“He just mesmerised our batsmen,” Muralitharan crediting Pakistan’s Saqlain Mushtaq for teaching him the 'doosra’. pic.twitter.com/HQlYAoOqsk
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