The off-spinner believes the advent of T20 has made things even tougher for the bowlers.
Muttiah Muralitharan aiming for 500 wickets in ODIs and touching the 800- wicket mark in Tests would be great.
Muttiah Muralitharan still have a few land- marks lined up ahead Are 1000 Test wickets on the radar? “That would be a bit too much, but it all depends on my fitness and how much I can contribute to the team, for you can’t use your place (for personal milestones) Murali said.
These formats are tough on the bowlers as they are de signed in favour of the batsmen, unlike Test cricket where one has the time to create chances,” he said, adding that adaptability was the key to survive.
Murali made light of the furore caused by Kevin Peitersen’s switch-hitting. “Be it switch-hitting or any other unconventional stroke, it's not a problem for the bowlers. If it gives batsmen a chance to score, it also gives us a chance to pick up wickets.” he said.
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