Muralitharan Admitted to Chennai Hospital for Cardiac Issue

Sri Lankan legend and Sunrisers Hyderabad spin coach Muttiah Muralitharan has been admitted to a hospital in Chennai for a cardiac issue, according to reports in Tamil news channels Thanthi TV and Puthiya Thalaimurai.

The reports said Muralitharan has been admitted for an angioplasty procedure. Muralitharan is in the city for IPL 2021, in which he’s a part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad coaching staff.

Muralitharan turned 49 on Saturday, April 17. He’s the highest wicket taker in the history of Test cricket, with 800 wickets.