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Australian Fast bowlers James Pattinson and Peter Siddle have signed Melbourne Renegades for the forthcoming season of the T20 Big Bash League . " I want to get back into playing short-form cricket, "Siddle said. " To have that opportunity again in four over bursts, having a crack and getting the pace up there. I think it'll be a lot of fun. " Melbourne Renegades have also re-signed the former Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan for one year and completed two-year deals with Pakistan -born legspinner Fawad Ahmed and Tasmanian batsman Alex Doolan . The 34-year-old, Ahmed who has recently got Australian citizenship, clearing the way for a possible call-up to the Test squad for the Ashes . " I worked really hard with the Renegades last season. It was a good six or seven weeks and they really helped me through BBL 2, " Ahmed said. " I [then] got an opportunity with the (Victoria) Bushrangers and it really clicked. For me, I was n...

Former Sri Lankan spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has been confirmed as the sixth international franchise player for Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The 41-year-old, Muralitharan, has a record of taking more international wickets than any other player in history, with 1347 scalps across Test, ODI and Twenty20 International formats. " I am really looking forward to playing in the first ever CPL -- it is going to be a fantastic spectacle for fans and a great experience for all players involved, " Muralitharan said. " I am good friends with a number of the West Indian players, especially Chris Gayle as we play together in IPL, and having the chance to play on a team with guys competing in their home countries will be fantastic for me. I am also excited that there will be so many young West Indian players involved in the tournament and I hope to pass on some of my cricketing experiences as the tournament progresses. I can't wait for it to get started! ...

Former Sri Lanka spin maestro Muttiah Muralitharan has signed Melbourne Renegades for the next season of Australian Twenty20 KFC Big Bash League. The 40-year-old who retired from international cricket after the World Cup final 2011. Muralitharan said, " I wanted to play one season in Australia and the opportunity from the Melbourne Renegades was there so I took it with both hands. " " I think Shane is a great bowler and I've always admired him. I'll try to do well and he'll try to do well for his team. " Muralitharan ended his Test career with a record 800 wickets.

Canceling contract of Kochi Tuskers Kerala by BCCI despite hopes expressed by the Sri Lankan spinner Muthiah Muralitharan is hopeful of being picked by any franchise that make them a chance to play in IPL. Violation of the terms of the contract by the Kochi Tuskers Kerala , after that BCCI cancelled the contract for Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Muttiah Muralitharan said " I am hopeful that if they (Kochi) are not playing, some other franchise will take me as I am fit and playing this format continuously. I want to play two more years in IPL. " Experience with Kochi, Muttiah Muralitharan said, my experience with Chennai Super Kings was best, I just had played five matches out of 16 for kochi" He took only two wickets in his last season.

Melbourne, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Former Australian umpire Darrell Hair raise doubts against Indian off-spinner Harbhajan singh's bowling action. Hair also claimed that Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan had suspicious action in 1995 at MCG . According to " Daily Telegraph " in the new book of hair " The Best Interests Of The Game " has been claimed that four months ago during the World Cup 2011, were many bowlers did suspicious action. Hair said I saw Harbhajan, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Johan Botha and Abdur Razzaq's action was quite suspicious.

Brisbane 28 June 2011 Former Pakistan Off spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has been hired by COE ( Centre of Excellence ) Cricket Academy to coach the Australian team's spinners. Center of Excellence (COE) Cricket Academy have appointed Mushtaq to coach the team. One of the Best spinner of Pakistan Mushtaq has been appointed to replace Sri Lankan off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.