Hats off - Well done Murali..

Very much delighted and proud to read the full substance of the sports report, under the striking title (headline), "'King' Murali" - Holder of two world records, well presented by Elmo Rodrigopulle, in the 'Sport' column of your esteemed journal dated January 8, 2009 and I do wish to add to say here, that I fully agree with the writer's point of view!

Murali's grit, determination, concentration, patience, humble form of approach, understanding, co-operation with the skipper's requests, obedience with the management, selectors, coaches and SLC administrators, pleasing and smiling form of approach always friendly co-operation with all his team players, at all time and above all, maintained strict discipline, the highest team-spirit and patriotism feelings to his own native country (Motherland) right through his national cricketing career, that were most welcoming and highly commendable, as a 'role-model' to all our future generations of cricketers, indeed!

What a 'unique', distinctive achievement by our champion bowler Murali, who with pride today, to 'hold both the Tests and ODI's bowling records together? I am sure that the whole nation is really proud and delighted, that a beloved son of Mother Lanka, brought all the fame, name and glory (honour) to our (his) country (Sri Lanka)! Yes, Murali is a humble, intelligent, genius cricketer, of course who is an absolute, worthy treasure, to our country, always! Hatsoff - Well Done & Heartiest Congrats Murali! - You had proved to the world - ' You are a special genius cricketer!

- S.T. Arasu