Grand farewell for Murali at Galle

Curtains will fall on a dazzling international career which saw Murali becoming highest wicket-taker in Tests well as in One-dayers.

The cricket authorities have invited all former Test skippers to witness the Test and has even formulated a special Muralitharan Farewell Committee to oraganise the show.

“We are planning to give him a good send-off and we will ensure that the event is memorable,” SLC secretary Nishantha Ranatunga said.

Murali is capable of striking in any pitch,Ranatunga said when asked if a pitch assisting Murali will be laid.

SLC will organise a brief event before the commencement of the first Test and a grand felicitation at the end of the match.

According to officials,the 38 year old bowler will be welcomed by the local bands from Galle District when he will enter the stadium on the first day.

All former chairmen and secretaries of the board have been invited to witness the farewell Test match and the Galle cricket ground is being spruced up for the occasion.