10 Interesting facts about Murali Kartik that you should know

10 Interesting facts about Murali Kartik that you should know: Murali Kartik celebrates his 39th birthday today, born on 11th September, 1976 Murali Kartik could never be a prominent member of the Indian team. He played at the time when Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh were the leading spinners of the Indian side and remained an understudy. He has a high-arm action and possesses all weapons needed by a left-arm spinner.

But throughout his career Murali Kartik was both underbowled or used as an option. He was devoid of regular breaks. Although, his contribution in the county cricket continues, he is also a part of many T20 leagues.

Check out 10 Interesting facts about Murali Kartik that you should know:

1. From medium pace to slow-left-arm:

Murali Kartik originally started with medium pace bowling, his idol being Sir Gary Sobers. However at the age of 15 his height was only 5’2”, and his coach advised him to take up slow-left-arm orthodox bowling. Former Indian left arm spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi and Maninder Amarnath have played a vital role in shaping up his career.

2. Major teams:

Murali in his career featured for India, India Green, Kings XI Punjab,Kolkata Knight Riders, Lancashire, Middlesex, Pune Warriors,Railways, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Somerset and Surrey.

3. Early days:

Murali Kartik was a part of the U-16 Delhi team but he could not make it to the U-19 team.

4. Irani Trophy record:

He also holds a record in the Irani Trophy, where he took 9/70 in the 2^nd innings bowling them out for 184. He missed the chance to take the 10^th wicket, which was scalped by Sarandeep Singh.

5. County cricket: 

Murali Kartik is the only player to play for four English counties. He has been a part of Lancashire, Surrey, Somerset and Middlesex.

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6. Memorable comeback:

Murali Kartik played an important role on his comeback match in 2007 against Australia in ODI series. His economical bowling ensured India a win.

7. Murali a commentator:

Murali Kartik has now for long been a significant part of the commentary world. He was working as an expert with the broadcasters when he was called to join the drowning Indian team.

9. Best ODI figures:

His best bowling figure was 6/27, in his comeback series against Australia. It was during the 7^th ODI that that Murali Kartik made the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler against Australia and left-arm spinner by far. He also scored an unbeaten 21.

9. T20 participation:

The Indian left arm spinner was never a prominent member of the Indian team but he is the only Indian to play in Indian Premier League, The Champions League T20 (CLT20), Stanford T20 and the T20 tournament in England.

10. Lancashire debut:

Murali Kartik made his county cricket debut for Lancashire in 2005. In his maiden game he went on take a 10-wicket haul with a 5-for in each innings.