Muttiah Muralitharan Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Records, World Cup

Muttiah Muralitharan is a legendary former professional cricketer, cricket coach, and businessman.

Renowned for his record-breaking 800 Test wickets and 534 ODI wickets, he played a key role in Sri Lanka’s 1996 Cricket World Cup victory.

Off the field, he runs a successful aluminum can manufacturing business and remains a respected figure in global cricket.

Profile

• Full Name: Muttiah Muralitharan
• Stage Name: Muttiah Muralitharan
• Born: April 17, 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Kandy, Sri Lanka
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Occupation: Sri Lankan Cricket Coach, Businessman, and Former Professional Cricketer
• Height: 5’7″
• Parents: Sinnasamy Muttiah and Lakshmi Muttiah
• Siblings: 3, Muttiah Prabhakaran, Muttiah Sridharan, Muttiah Sasidharan
• Spouse: Madhimalar Ramamurthy
• Children: Naren Muralitharan (son), and Krisha Muralitharan (daughter)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $9 million

Early Life and Education

Muttiah Muralitharan, a former professional cricketer, was born on April 17, 1972, in Kandy, Sri Lanka, to Sinnasamy Muttiah and Lakshmi Muttiah. As the eldest of four sons in a Tamil Hindu family, he grew up in a nurturing environment where his father operated a successful biscuit manufacturing business.

At age nine, he enrolled at St. Anthony’s College in Kandy, a prestigious private school. Initially a medium-pace bowler, he switched to off-spin at 14 under the guidance of his coach, Sunil Fernando. His exceptional talent shone through, taking over 100 wickets in his final two years on the school’s first XI team.

Details about his further education are limited. His ethnicity is Sri Lankan Tamil, and his religion is Hinduism.

Career

Muttiah Muralitharan, a former professional cricketer, is widely regarded as the greatest spin bowler in cricket history. He debuted for Sri Lanka in a Test match against Australia in August 1992 at age 20, quickly establishing himself with his unorthodox off-spin and “doosra” delivery.

A key figure in Sri Lanka’s 1996 Cricket World Cup victory, he set unmatched records with 800 Test wickets in 133 matches and 534 ODI wickets in 350 matches—the highest in both formats.

Despite controversy over his bowling action, biomechanical tests in 1996, 1999, and 2005 confirmed its legitimacy. He took 10 wickets in a Test match against all nine Test-playing nations and holds a record 77 five-wicket hauls in international cricket.

Retiring from Test cricket in 2010 with his 800th wicket on his final ball, he left international cricket in 2011. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he helped Chennai Super Kings win the 2010 title and later coached teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad. Beyond cricket, he runs Ceylon Beverage Can Pvt Ltd, a successful aluminum can manufacturing business.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @muraliofficial
• Facebook Handle: Muttiah Muralitharan
• Twitter Handle: @MuttiahM

Personal Life

Muttiah Muralitharan, a former professional cricketer, lives in Chennai, India, with his family. He married Madhimalar Ramamurthy on March 21, 2005, in a private ceremony in Chennai. They have two children: a son, Naren, born in 2006, and a daughter, Krisha, born in 2010.

Standing at 5’7″, Muralitharan is known for his humility and maintains a low-key personal life, focusing on family and philanthropy. Through the Foundation of Goodness, he has supported underprivileged communities in Sri Lanka, particularly in tsunami-affected areas since 2004.

A devoted Hindu, he enjoys connecting with fans on social media, sharing insights into his life and cricketing expertise.

Net Worth

Muttiah Muralitharan, a former professional cricketer, has an estimated net worth of $9 million. His wealth derives from his cricket career, including earnings from international matches, IPL contracts with Chennai Super Kings and other teams, and coaching roles.