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Murali inducted into ICC Hall of Fame…

The most successful bowler in Tests and One Day Internationals, Muttiah Muralidaran, was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Thursday in London.
The Sri Lankan spin great was honoured during the innings break of the India versus Sri Lanka Champions Trophy match at The Oval.
Muralidaran was awarded the honour along with Arthur Morris, George Lohmann and Karen Rolton by fellow ICC Cricket Hall of Famers and members of the media.
He became the first player from Sri Lanka and the 83rd overall to be inducted into the Hall of Fame when ICC CEO Dave Richardson presented him with a commemorative framed cap.
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