Muttiah Muralitharan's world record of 800 Test wickets is a rare feat but not one that may last the test of time, reckons Brad Hogg. The former Australia wrist-spinner has backed veteran Indian spinner R Ashwin to surpass Muralitharan's record if he continues to pick up wickets at the current rate. Hogg feels Ashwin, 34, can carry on for another eight years in Tests, very much capable of going past 600 Test wickets, and if things work in his favour, breaking Muralitharan's record is not something Hogg feels is impossible. I can see him pushing 600+ Test wickets at least. He might even break Muttiah Muralitharan’s record (of 800 Test wickets) as well," Hogg told Timesnownews.com.

Source: Hindustan Times May 27, 2021 14:47 UTC