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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:01:57,986 --> 00:02:03,636 IN HIS FINAL TEST MATCH MURALI NEEDS 8 WICKETS TO REACH THE MILESTONE OF 800 TEST WICKETS 2 00:02:06,654 --> 00:02:09,214 MURALI'S FINAL TEST MATCH 3 00:02:10,691 --> 00:02:12,821 GALLE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM, SRI LANKA 4 00:02:45,942 --> 00:02:47,485 Day 2 has been washed out. 5 00:02:49,580 --> 00:02:51,020 We told you many times. 6 00:02:52,060 --> 00:02:53,620 We still have three more days, right? 7 00:02:55,667 --> 00:02:56,908 Eight wickets in three days! 8 00:02:57,427 --> 00:02:58,661 Against this batting line up? 9 00:02:59,627 --> 00:03:00,827 Do you think it's possible? 10 00:03:04,147 --> 00:03:06,587 Spare a thought for the fans that had turned up to see you play. 11 00:03:09,148 --> 00:03:10,948 You could've played all three test matches. 12 00:03:16,867 --> 00:03:21,067 To be honest, I think he's got a lot of cheap wickets over the years. 13 00:03:22,426 --> 00:03:25,267 What 800 wickets? He has only 792 run outs! 14 00:03:27,485 --> 00:03:29,284 Don't bother what others say. 15 00:03:29,604 --> 00:03:30,924 You are a champion bowler. 16 00:03:31,245 --> 00:03:33,605 This team will always be there to back you. 17 00:03:35,484 --> 00:03:39,204 Will rain stop Murali from creating a world record? 18 00:03:39,804 --> 00:03:40,365 Hello. 19 00:03:40,565 --> 00:03:42,804 MURALI'S FINAL TEST MATCH 20 00:03:44,269 --> 00:03:46,485 Uncle, did the editor talk to you? 21 00:03:47,885 --> 00:03:50,604 Editor's planning to write a cover story on Muralidaran's career. 22 00:03:53,364 --> 00:03:56,085 He said, you know a lot of unknown facts about Murali. 23 00:03:58,805 --> 00:04:00,444 Didn't the editor tell you anything at all? 24 00:04:00,725 --> 00:04:02,604 He has made this a habit! 25 00:04:04,044 --> 00:04:05,724 Can I use your phone please? 26 00:04:09,444 --> 00:04:10,685 He did call me. 27 00:04:11,165 --> 00:04:12,645 I will have to dig it out. 28 00:04:14,724 --> 00:04:16,005 Come after a week. 29 00:04:16,725 --> 00:04:19,644 He said he wants it on his table before this match is over. 30 00:04:21,725 --> 00:04:24,204 -No chance. -Then you tell him that directly. 31 00:04:28,804 --> 00:04:31,685 Will rain stop Murali from creating a world record? 32 00:04:33,564 --> 00:04:37,205 I wonder why a sports page news is printed on the front page? 33 00:04:37,485 --> 00:04:38,724 Climb that ladder. 34 00:04:42,165 --> 00:04:44,205 Only then your hands can reach the top shelf. 35 00:04:47,484 --> 00:04:49,685 If you can't climb, then go and tell your editor... 36 00:04:49,925 --> 00:04:51,444 to send someone who is useful. 37 00:04:58,685 --> 00:05:00,005 Take all of it. 38 00:05:02,525 --> 00:05:03,365 Uncle... 39 00:05:04,085 --> 00:05:05,885 looks like you are a hardcore fan of Murali's. 40 00:05:07,325 --> 00:05:08,525 I'm a cricket fan! 41 00:05:08,885 --> 00:05:12,564 I have watched Murali play, back when he used to play for St. Anthony's school. 42 00:05:13,404 --> 00:05:15,485 I was there when he played his first test match. 43 00:05:16,284 --> 00:05:17,364 And... 44 00:05:18,564 --> 00:05:19,925 I am not your uncle. 45 00:05:20,124 --> 00:05:22,605 TULF demands for a separate Tamil Eelam province 46 00:05:22,884 --> 00:05:24,684 We don't prefer violence; so don't provoke us! 47 00:05:25,085 --> 00:05:26,724 Of course Murali has taken many wickets... 48 00:05:27,165 --> 00:05:29,445 but there are many controversies surrounding him, isn't it? 49 00:05:31,005 --> 00:05:33,564 Are you an editor or a commentator? 50 00:05:34,044 --> 00:05:35,685 I don't care about cricketers. 51 00:05:36,045 --> 00:05:38,484 In the end, he's the one who will be holding all the records... 52 00:05:38,805 --> 00:05:40,125 and earn in millions! 53 00:05:40,685 --> 00:05:42,725 We are going to be struggling here, as usual. 54 00:05:43,445 --> 00:05:46,085 How will we benefit from Murali taking 800 wickets? 55 00:06:02,551 --> 00:06:05,057 Who knows how cricket began? 56 00:06:05,798 --> 00:06:08,221 Around 400 years ago, 57 00:06:08,556 --> 00:06:12,021 It is said that the French monks, after writing several copies of bible, 58 00:06:12,248 --> 00:06:14,988 when they got bored, invented this game to kill their time 59 00:06:15,570 --> 00:06:17,861 Some say that the English shepherds... 60 00:06:18,192 --> 00:06:20,273 invented this game by accident. 61 00:06:20,575 --> 00:06:21,535 But somehow... 62 00:06:21,808 --> 00:06:24,821 this strange sport caught on with the English 63 00:06:25,241 --> 00:06:27,581 and soon it spread everywhere in Britain. 64 00:06:27,948 --> 00:06:32,901 Near stately palaces, village greens and even battlefields. 65 00:06:33,406 --> 00:06:37,006 The competition between bat and ball, with time, started to enhance. 66 00:06:37,410 --> 00:06:41,562 The bat shifted shape. The ball got harder. 67 00:06:41,742 --> 00:06:43,860 And the wickets were added. 68 00:06:44,153 --> 00:06:46,661 But the object of the game stayed the same. 69 00:06:47,007 --> 00:06:48,808 That is, 70 00:06:49,089 --> 00:06:53,141 to hit the ball with the bat. 71 00:06:53,399 --> 00:06:55,610 And score more than the opponent. 72 00:06:56,097 --> 00:06:59,302 The game of cricket did not have rules. It had laws. 73 00:06:59,479 --> 00:07:01,574 And those kept changing. 74 00:07:01,968 --> 00:07:04,341 And causing arguments. 75 00:07:04,687 --> 00:07:10,524 "How many balls per over? How should a ball be bowled?" 76 00:07:10,975 --> 00:07:13,906 "How must a bat be made?" 77 00:07:14,131 --> 00:07:16,438 Armed with their laws, their balls and their clubs, 78 00:07:16,551 --> 00:07:19,992 the English spread cricket to the lands they had seized. 79 00:07:20,905 --> 00:07:24,243 First to Australia, South Africa and the West Indies. 80 00:07:24,411 --> 00:07:25,770 Then to India and New Zealand. 81 00:07:26,036 --> 00:07:27,661 Finally, when they arrived in Ceylon, 82 00:07:27,821 --> 00:07:30,501 along with administration, trades and cricket pitches... 83 00:07:30,668 --> 00:07:32,541 they planted conflicts too. 84 00:07:34,666 --> 00:07:37,597 Immersed in this interesting game... 85 00:07:37,813 --> 00:07:39,541 the Englishmen played it round the clock. 86 00:07:39,865 --> 00:07:41,546 The game went on for so long 87 00:07:41,844 --> 00:07:44,844 the players needed lunch breaks and tea breaks. 88 00:07:46,227 --> 00:07:48,985 To make tea, tea leaves were required. 89 00:07:49,196 --> 00:07:52,104 And to pluck the tea leaves, workers were required. 90 00:07:52,577 --> 00:07:57,799 Thousands of workers from south India were brought down to pluck leaves. 91 00:07:58,407 --> 00:08:02,004 Among them were the young couple, Chinnaswamy and Angammal. 92 00:08:04,480 --> 00:08:06,520 The English gentlemen played cricket... 93 00:08:06,768 --> 00:08:09,248 while the locals watched. 94 00:08:09,924 --> 00:08:11,844 Though that was about to change. 95 00:08:12,383 --> 00:08:13,063 Muthiah! 96 00:08:13,205 --> 00:08:15,845 MASKELIYA, CENTRAL PROVINCE, SRI LANKA 97 00:08:16,125 --> 00:08:17,484 Where is he? 98 00:08:18,165 --> 00:08:19,245 Muthiah! 99 00:08:21,564 --> 00:08:22,644 Muthiah! 100 00:08:23,124 --> 00:08:25,764 -Did you see my son? -I didn't. Search over there. 101 00:08:27,204 --> 00:08:28,284 Muthiah! 102 00:08:28,925 --> 00:08:30,684 -What is it? -Did you see my son? 103 00:08:30,885 --> 00:08:32,844 -He is going over there. -Where? 104 00:08:36,806 --> 00:08:38,966 Mani, did you see Muthiah? 105 00:08:39,364 --> 00:08:40,805 I don't know where the hell he is. 106 00:08:41,124 --> 00:08:43,325 -I searched for him all over. -Why are you panicking? 107 00:08:43,485 --> 00:08:45,005 He'll come home when he gets hungry. 108 00:08:45,285 --> 00:08:46,725 Today is his first day at school. 109 00:08:47,044 --> 00:08:48,285 To school? 110 00:08:48,605 --> 00:08:51,605 You are a single mom and you've three children. 111 00:08:52,085 --> 00:08:55,644 Get him a job in the estate and he'll at least earn some money for the family. 112 00:09:00,084 --> 00:09:02,484 Hey, Muthiah! I was looking for you all over. 113 00:09:02,885 --> 00:09:04,325 What are you doing here? Come! 114 00:09:04,845 --> 00:09:06,661 Mom, I want to watch the game. 115 00:09:08,844 --> 00:09:10,404 What's the use in watching that game? 116 00:09:11,085 --> 00:09:12,725 I also want to play like them. 117 00:09:12,965 --> 00:09:14,885 This is rich Englishmen's game. 118 00:09:15,204 --> 00:09:17,045 Never desire for things you can't have. 119 00:09:17,325 --> 00:09:18,684 It's time for school. Come. 120 00:09:18,885 --> 00:09:20,525 Other day you were telling brother that... 121 00:09:20,765 --> 00:09:22,644 we can achieve anything if we work hard? 122 00:09:22,925 --> 00:09:25,284 For that, you must go to school and get educated. 123 00:09:26,885 --> 00:09:28,845 32 Years later. 124 00:09:36,564 --> 00:09:37,404 Muthiah! 125 00:09:37,764 --> 00:09:38,525 Yes, mother? 126 00:09:38,805 --> 00:09:41,805 The boys aren't letting Murali play. Can't you ask them? 127 00:09:42,125 --> 00:09:44,244 Mother, I've lot of work. You do it. 128 00:09:44,525 --> 00:09:45,525 To hell with you! 129 00:09:47,248 --> 00:09:49,727 Who dared to refuse my grandson from playing? 130 00:09:49,952 --> 00:09:51,911 Who do you think you are? English lords? 131 00:09:52,685 --> 00:09:55,005 Oh, granny! He is too young to play with us. 132 00:09:55,284 --> 00:09:56,285 He is a kid. 133 00:09:56,525 --> 00:09:58,764 So what? Is it a rule that only you guys can play? 134 00:09:59,045 --> 00:10:00,245 If you do not let him play, 135 00:10:00,444 --> 00:10:02,565 I will break all of your bats and use them as firewood. 136 00:10:02,805 --> 00:10:04,685 Fine, we will let him play with us. 137 00:10:07,404 --> 00:10:12,324 If they chase you out, come and tell me. 138 00:10:13,565 --> 00:10:14,525 My darling! 139 00:10:15,005 --> 00:10:15,885 Go and play, dear. 140 00:10:20,565 --> 00:10:22,445 We are seven a side. 141 00:10:22,764 --> 00:10:24,004 In which team do we take him? 142 00:10:24,324 --> 00:10:27,005 I shall field for both the teams, brother. 143 00:10:27,245 --> 00:10:28,685 Is it okay if he only does fielding? 144 00:10:28,845 --> 00:10:30,725 Okay. 145 00:10:37,205 --> 00:10:38,964 Throw! Throw the ball! 146 00:10:49,125 --> 00:10:51,165 What are you doing here? Go to your fielding position. 147 00:10:51,365 --> 00:10:53,525 Brother, my arm hurts from all the throwing I did. 148 00:10:53,764 --> 00:10:55,684 I shall keep the wickets. Take a hike, brother! 149 00:11:00,084 --> 00:11:01,205 Ready! 150 00:11:01,644 --> 00:11:04,404 Brother, see the gap? Bowl here. 151 00:11:06,245 --> 00:11:07,205 Bowl on this side. 152 00:11:07,565 --> 00:11:10,365 'The clashes in Jaffna...' 153 00:11:10,605 --> 00:11:12,765 'has escalated into a riot against the Tamils,' 154 00:11:13,005 --> 00:11:15,165 'there is tensed situation all over' 155 00:11:15,405 --> 00:11:17,844 'As this issue can spread through out the country,' 156 00:11:18,084 --> 00:11:21,845 'people are advised to stay indoors' 157 00:11:24,525 --> 00:11:26,285 Are you here to bowl? 158 00:11:27,045 --> 00:11:28,445 You said you'd only field. 159 00:11:28,725 --> 00:11:31,284 Brother, I shall bowl for both the teams. 160 00:11:31,524 --> 00:11:33,845 -What do you say? -Fine, let him. 161 00:11:43,684 --> 00:11:45,125 Why are you guys rushing? 162 00:11:45,365 --> 00:11:46,965 Don't know where they came from. 163 00:11:47,325 --> 00:11:49,764 They are coming in buses, saying the will kill the Tamils. 164 00:11:49,965 --> 00:11:52,965 There are so many Sinhalese working in our factory. How can they kill us? 165 00:11:53,244 --> 00:11:55,644 Brother, they are drunk and with weapons. 166 00:11:55,925 --> 00:11:58,205 They are not in their senses. 167 00:11:59,325 --> 00:12:00,485 I'll call the OSC. 168 00:12:00,725 --> 00:12:02,604 Let's get police protection for the factory. 169 00:12:02,884 --> 00:12:04,485 All the police stations have been shut. 170 00:12:04,804 --> 00:12:07,685 The president have sent them on leave after election duty. 171 00:12:09,485 --> 00:12:12,804 Raja, take all the women and children safely to the church. 172 00:12:13,085 --> 00:12:13,725 Okay. 173 00:12:15,165 --> 00:12:18,084 Shut the factory and send the workers home. 174 00:12:18,285 --> 00:12:19,725 -Okay. -Go. 175 00:12:22,672 --> 00:12:24,112 Hey, all of you go home. 176 00:12:24,448 --> 00:12:25,568 Come, let's go home. 177 00:12:28,023 --> 00:12:29,303 What is the problem, brother? 178 00:12:29,447 --> 00:12:31,048 Don't ask me anything. Come fast! 179 00:12:31,249 --> 00:12:32,648 Everyone, go to your home! Quick! 180 00:12:34,164 --> 00:12:36,525 Brother, I just got the chance to bowl. 181 00:12:36,765 --> 00:12:38,341 Let me just bowl an over. 182 00:12:38,525 --> 00:12:40,239 No more playing today. Wait till tomorrow. 183 00:12:43,764 --> 00:12:44,525 Come on! 184 00:12:51,725 --> 00:12:56,604 We won't let you split our country! 185 00:12:56,844 --> 00:12:58,325 Let's destroy them! Come on! 186 00:13:03,645 --> 00:13:08,724 We won't let you split our country! 187 00:13:09,525 --> 00:13:11,885 Come this way! There are Tamils in that house! 188 00:13:12,684 --> 00:13:14,165 Come! This way! 189 00:13:17,244 --> 00:13:19,044 God! Please leave us! 190 00:13:19,325 --> 00:13:21,924 We shall leave and never come back. Please! 191 00:13:22,325 --> 00:13:24,605 Come on. Make it fast! 192 00:13:27,145 --> 00:13:28,465 We could've stayed in the church. 193 00:13:28,835 --> 00:13:31,085 Poor thing, she has a baby in her hand. 194 00:13:31,245 --> 00:13:32,885 Where are you taking us? 195 00:13:33,245 --> 00:13:36,461 The rioters are madly hunting for the Tamil people. 196 00:13:37,085 --> 00:13:39,444 Even the church is not safe. 197 00:13:39,885 --> 00:13:41,604 Come, you will be safe in my house. 198 00:13:42,444 --> 00:13:43,925 -Come, dear. Careful. -Walk fast. 199 00:14:07,605 --> 00:14:09,125 -Come on. -Quick. 200 00:14:10,628 --> 00:14:11,547 Quick. 201 00:14:12,261 --> 00:14:13,933 -Quick. -Sit down. 202 00:14:15,165 --> 00:14:16,605 Quick, go! 203 00:14:33,684 --> 00:14:34,644 Let's go, uncle. 204 00:14:44,012 --> 00:14:45,012 Are you Tamil? 205 00:14:46,449 --> 00:14:47,461 We are Muslims. 206 00:14:49,085 --> 00:14:50,925 There is no issue between us. 207 00:14:51,204 --> 00:14:52,125 You better leave! 208 00:14:52,404 --> 00:14:54,005 What is your name? 209 00:14:55,565 --> 00:14:57,084 Why are you scaring the kid? 210 00:14:58,205 --> 00:14:59,524 Shall I inform to Ahamed brother? 211 00:14:59,685 --> 00:15:02,525 We are Sinhalese and we are not scared of Ahameds. 212 00:15:02,885 --> 00:15:06,204 He is also from Mawanella and I know you are from there. 213 00:15:06,845 --> 00:15:08,844 Shall I tell him that you're troubling the Muslims? 214 00:15:09,605 --> 00:15:10,884 Leader, 215 00:15:11,364 --> 00:15:17,844 those Tamils at the biscuit factory attacked us. 216 00:15:18,110 --> 00:15:19,591 How dare they? 217 00:15:20,244 --> 00:15:24,324 Let's burn down the factory! Come on! 218 00:15:24,645 --> 00:15:27,045 We won't let you split our country! 219 00:15:36,204 --> 00:15:39,564 Open the gates! 220 00:15:41,849 --> 00:15:43,089 I said, open! 221 00:15:43,471 --> 00:15:45,031 We are all Sinhalese here. 222 00:15:45,397 --> 00:15:47,478 We know the factory is owned by Tamils. 223 00:15:48,324 --> 00:15:51,005 -Send them out! -What is it with you? 224 00:16:42,845 --> 00:16:44,085 Come on! 225 00:16:45,125 --> 00:16:46,085 Destroy everything! 226 00:16:55,565 --> 00:17:00,181 Blood, sweat and hard work of our family is burning down to ashes. 227 00:17:10,084 --> 00:17:12,564 Why are they attacking us? 228 00:17:18,365 --> 00:17:20,244 We are different from them, dear. 229 00:17:20,565 --> 00:17:22,965 Why are we different, grandma? 230 00:17:24,765 --> 00:17:27,125 They speak Sinhala. 231 00:17:28,605 --> 00:17:31,204 And we speak Tamil. 232 00:17:36,285 --> 00:17:39,084 Jaffna riots: 300 killed and 1000s flee the country 233 00:17:40,805 --> 00:17:42,645 The people here... 234 00:17:43,365 --> 00:17:45,604 have forgotten the riots of '77. 235 00:17:46,826 --> 00:17:50,066 That riots turned the lives of the Tamil people upside down. 236 00:17:52,605 --> 00:17:54,405 Many of them left the country. 237 00:17:56,244 --> 00:17:57,861 Do you know all that history? 238 00:17:59,045 --> 00:18:01,245 UN decides to probe in to Sri Lankan war crimes. 239 00:18:02,124 --> 00:18:04,445 Team's victory is more important than individual record. 240 00:18:04,685 --> 00:18:06,084 No, I don't know that. 241 00:18:06,444 --> 00:18:10,965 But I know what happened in '83, '89, '95, 2007... 242 00:18:11,285 --> 00:18:13,365 In fact, even the last year. 243 00:18:15,725 --> 00:18:18,645 Were you in Jaffna when the war ended? 244 00:18:19,044 --> 00:18:22,524 Except for this year, I was in the north the whole time. 245 00:18:23,045 --> 00:18:27,285 It is said that the riots of '77 started in Jaffna. 246 00:18:29,045 --> 00:18:30,285 Not just in the north, 247 00:18:31,284 --> 00:18:33,765 every Tamil in this country was affected. 248 00:18:34,445 --> 00:18:35,565 Are you from Kandy? 249 00:18:37,164 --> 00:18:39,204 That's Muthiah Muralidaran's home town too. 250 00:18:47,044 --> 00:18:49,245 JUNIOR HOSTEL, St. ANTHONY's COLLEGE, KANDY 251 00:18:50,885 --> 00:18:53,604 Let go of me! Leave me! 252 00:18:54,684 --> 00:18:56,484 -Leave me! -Close that door. 253 00:18:58,965 --> 00:19:01,485 We are lucky to be alive, father. 254 00:19:01,805 --> 00:19:03,204 Our factory was burnt down. 255 00:19:03,765 --> 00:19:06,165 We are scared to go back home. 256 00:19:07,884 --> 00:19:09,324 We have lost everything. 257 00:19:10,284 --> 00:19:13,205 I'm leaving Murali in hostel, hoping he'll be safe. 258 00:19:14,876 --> 00:19:16,715 The situation is indeed very bad. 259 00:19:17,364 --> 00:19:19,925 In God's will, everything will change. 260 00:19:23,560 --> 00:19:24,919 You've been crying for long now. 261 00:19:25,152 --> 00:19:27,419 At least drink this milk so that you get some energy. 262 00:19:27,605 --> 00:19:29,805 I don't want milk! I want my mommy! 263 00:19:32,463 --> 00:19:34,209 He threw away the milk I offered him. 264 00:19:34,445 --> 00:19:37,005 I also gave him biscuits and cake, but he didn't eat at all. 265 00:19:37,404 --> 00:19:38,685 What do I do now? 266 00:19:38,964 --> 00:19:40,804 His father runs a biscuit company. 267 00:19:41,085 --> 00:19:43,284 He won't fall for biscuits and chocolates. 268 00:19:43,605 --> 00:19:45,125 Try giving him some toys to play. 269 00:19:48,204 --> 00:19:51,165 Fine, it's okay. If you don't like that... 270 00:19:51,645 --> 00:19:52,805 I don't want this one either! 271 00:19:53,805 --> 00:19:54,804 Look at this. 272 00:19:55,005 --> 00:19:56,325 I don't want this one either! 273 00:19:56,685 --> 00:19:59,805 If you like throwing toys, then here, throw this ball! 274 00:20:10,805 --> 00:20:14,085 Murali, there's also a bat, if you wish to play cricket. 275 00:20:15,885 --> 00:20:18,045 Wait. The milk you spilled is still on the floor. 276 00:20:18,285 --> 00:20:20,925 Clean it up first and then you may play. Okay? 277 00:20:24,684 --> 00:20:26,004 How is he now, Father? 278 00:20:26,205 --> 00:20:27,525 Well, he's very friendly. 279 00:20:27,804 --> 00:20:31,164 You stole my pencil! I won't spare you! 280 00:20:31,404 --> 00:20:32,445 How about his studies? 281 00:20:32,645 --> 00:20:34,485 He is very interested in math. 282 00:20:35,805 --> 00:20:37,644 Four! 283 00:20:40,085 --> 00:20:42,005 Six! 284 00:20:47,165 --> 00:20:49,284 Out! 285 00:20:49,725 --> 00:20:51,204 Is his English good, Father? 286 00:20:51,405 --> 00:20:53,364 -Mom! -Murali! 287 00:20:53,604 --> 00:20:55,164 Mom, you... cake... bring? 288 00:20:57,725 --> 00:21:00,485 Murali, you should concentrate in English. Okay? 289 00:21:00,765 --> 00:21:01,565 Okay. 290 00:21:11,159 --> 00:21:13,240 Murali, won't you stop fighting? 291 00:21:13,480 --> 00:21:15,760 Father, I took his wicket but he claims that he's not out. 292 00:21:15,960 --> 00:21:17,680 I wasn't out Father. 293 00:21:17,920 --> 00:21:21,520 The sound was from my grip. I didn't touch the ball. 294 00:21:22,039 --> 00:21:23,839 -Don't you lie! -Dare you call him a liar! 295 00:21:24,160 --> 00:21:25,519 -Get lost! -You get lost! 296 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:27,919 -Come, let's face off and see! -Come on, bring it on! 297 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:29,400 Stop it boys! 298 00:21:34,200 --> 00:21:35,719 Sinhala medium boys, raise your hands. 299 00:21:38,039 --> 00:21:39,600 Tamil medium boys, raise your hands. 300 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:46,440 Who asked you to play Tamils vs Sinhalese? 301 00:21:46,680 --> 00:21:49,560 Just for fun, Father. To see who is better. 302 00:21:49,999 --> 00:21:51,360 You, come this side. 303 00:21:51,836 --> 00:21:53,195 You come this side. 304 00:21:54,480 --> 00:21:55,960 You there, and you this side. 305 00:21:56,760 --> 00:21:57,919 Go to that team. 306 00:21:58,639 --> 00:22:00,919 I said, go! You come to this team. 307 00:22:01,960 --> 00:22:03,160 -You in this team. -Father! 308 00:22:03,480 --> 00:22:04,200 You heard me! 309 00:22:06,160 --> 00:22:07,480 -Now, you. -Father! 310 00:22:07,759 --> 00:22:09,160 I said, move. 311 00:22:10,360 --> 00:22:11,331 Hereafter, 312 00:22:11,760 --> 00:22:14,640 you will play as Team A and Team B. 313 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:15,600 Understood? 314 00:22:15,880 --> 00:22:21,120 The winning team will get a special gift from me. 315 00:22:23,585 --> 00:22:27,425 Father, you promised me that you'll make him concentrate in studies. 316 00:22:27,945 --> 00:22:30,465 But his grades are getting lower year by year. 317 00:22:31,586 --> 00:22:34,145 Father, is he still wasting time in Gully cricket? 318 00:22:34,466 --> 00:22:37,145 No! No! He's getting trained by Sunil Fernando and is playing properly. 319 00:22:37,382 --> 00:22:38,222 Father... 320 00:22:38,906 --> 00:22:42,626 What can we do, Mrs. Muthiah. He is better at cricket than studies. 321 00:22:43,545 --> 00:22:44,465 Kamini... 322 00:23:03,905 --> 00:23:05,265 Howzat! 323 00:23:06,813 --> 00:23:07,854 Go away. 324 00:23:29,475 --> 00:23:30,795 Why are you here? 325 00:23:30,966 --> 00:23:33,366 Do you see any other parents here? 326 00:23:33,821 --> 00:23:36,059 Don't get angry. Have some juice. 327 00:23:37,885 --> 00:23:38,686 Juice? Duh! 328 00:23:40,767 --> 00:23:43,047 You took four wickets in this match. 329 00:23:45,975 --> 00:23:47,895 Don't I know that? 330 00:23:51,497 --> 00:23:53,137 Don't come for the match again. 331 00:23:54,343 --> 00:23:55,983 Next match is at Trinity college, right? 332 00:23:56,221 --> 00:23:57,981 Coach already told me. I'll meet you there. 333 00:23:59,372 --> 00:24:02,331 Okay, boys. First match of the season will always be tough. 334 00:24:02,810 --> 00:24:04,052 But you boys really played well. 335 00:24:04,251 --> 00:24:05,451 Kalpage, you batted well. 336 00:24:05,690 --> 00:24:08,012 Murali got four wickets! Give him an applause. 337 00:24:08,327 --> 00:24:09,606 It's a shame, coach! 338 00:24:10,700 --> 00:24:12,659 Nobody played here to win! 339 00:24:12,939 --> 00:24:15,021 They didn't get out to good deliveries. 340 00:24:15,327 --> 00:24:16,967 They just threw away their wickets! 341 00:24:17,397 --> 00:24:18,837 Now, we have lost the match. 342 00:24:19,733 --> 00:24:21,653 And you want them to clap? 343 00:24:24,683 --> 00:24:28,216 'It is the Indian skipper, Kapil Dev, who will start of the attack here' 344 00:24:29,063 --> 00:24:30,803 'The Indians have a solid bowling line up' 345 00:24:30,984 --> 00:24:33,061 You wait here. I'll be back. 346 00:24:37,222 --> 00:24:39,580 'Kapil runs into the left hander' 347 00:24:40,786 --> 00:24:42,812 'Oh! He's got him!' 348 00:24:42,963 --> 00:24:45,101 Hey idiot! How many times do I've to tell you? 349 00:24:45,392 --> 00:24:47,185 -Coach. -Go to the pitch of the ball and play. 350 00:24:47,552 --> 00:24:50,215 I've brought a boy from the junior's team. You must watch him play. 351 00:24:51,385 --> 00:24:52,360 Who is that? 352 00:24:53,342 --> 00:24:54,235 It's him. 353 00:24:56,092 --> 00:24:58,394 Sunil? Are you kidding me? 354 00:24:59,684 --> 00:25:02,932 Coach, I've seen many talented players but they lacked passion. 355 00:25:03,320 --> 00:25:06,752 Where as I had passion but I didn't have the talent to make it big. 356 00:25:07,007 --> 00:25:08,109 This boy has both, coach. 357 00:25:08,326 --> 00:25:10,996 I fear that his intensity might fade out if he plays in junior's team. 358 00:25:11,199 --> 00:25:12,488 Do you even have a point, Sunil? 359 00:25:12,697 --> 00:25:14,640 Do you want him to play here and get injured? 360 00:25:15,894 --> 00:25:17,619 No, coach. He is an excellent bowler. 361 00:25:17,911 --> 00:25:20,619 Please make him bowl and watch it once. Please. 362 00:25:23,476 --> 00:25:24,345 Yeah. 363 00:25:25,425 --> 00:25:26,903 Murali, come. 364 00:25:27,728 --> 00:25:28,883 Come and bowl. Come on. 365 00:25:55,567 --> 00:25:56,588 Sunil... 366 00:25:57,345 --> 00:25:58,673 wait for four more years. 367 00:25:59,167 --> 00:26:00,900 Bring him after that and we'll see. 368 00:26:02,716 --> 00:26:04,527 Murali, give me the ball. 369 00:26:04,811 --> 00:26:06,575 -Coach... -I said, give it. 370 00:26:07,197 --> 00:26:09,192 Coach, shall I take a long run up and bowl pace? 371 00:26:09,423 --> 00:26:11,366 If you have a run up till Jaffna, he'll still hit you. 372 00:26:11,606 --> 00:26:13,212 Coach, he ripped my bowling apart. 373 00:26:13,452 --> 00:26:15,567 I must somehow get him out. Please, coach. 374 00:26:20,046 --> 00:26:21,132 Try spin bowling. 375 00:26:22,842 --> 00:26:24,703 He won't be intimidated by spin bowling, coach. 376 00:26:24,949 --> 00:26:27,268 Sport a terrifying face and the batsman will get intimidated. 377 00:26:29,210 --> 00:26:29,825 Come here. 378 00:26:30,322 --> 00:26:31,649 Hold the ball across the seam. 379 00:26:32,225 --> 00:26:33,403 You bowl good cutters. 380 00:26:33,628 --> 00:26:35,652 Take a short run up and bowl. 381 00:27:30,796 --> 00:27:31,956 Can't you keep up? 382 00:27:32,301 --> 00:27:33,756 The bag is slowing me down. 383 00:27:46,527 --> 00:27:49,474 St. ANTHONY's CRICKET GROUND 384 00:27:57,584 --> 00:27:58,777 Murali! 385 00:28:00,652 --> 00:28:03,591 Ruwan, Piyal and Ranjith are not playing the Cola tournament. 386 00:28:04,122 --> 00:28:04,999 Why? 387 00:28:05,351 --> 00:28:07,173 They have exam on the match day. 388 00:28:07,415 --> 00:28:08,331 Luck is in your favour! 389 00:28:14,217 --> 00:28:17,097 Your long wait is over. This is what you struggled for. 390 00:28:17,442 --> 00:28:18,319 Rock it, buddy! 391 00:28:20,263 --> 00:28:21,629 Hey, watchout! Watchout! 392 00:28:23,338 --> 00:28:25,760 Can't you practice away from the nets! 393 00:28:25,994 --> 00:28:27,920 The ball missed me by a whisker! 394 00:28:29,570 --> 00:28:32,968 Father doesn't want the team to play without senior players. 395 00:28:33,391 --> 00:28:36,136 He feels our college's reputation will be lost if we lose. 396 00:28:36,947 --> 00:28:37,809 Great news! 397 00:28:38,492 --> 00:28:40,517 Don't let Murali know about this. 398 00:28:40,831 --> 00:28:42,857 Why are you pulling his leg? 399 00:28:45,220 --> 00:28:47,510 Murali, hope you heard the news. 400 00:28:47,772 --> 00:28:49,843 It's a great opportunity. Practice well! 401 00:28:50,518 --> 00:28:53,166 Until the match day, keep bowling in the nets. 402 00:28:53,644 --> 00:28:54,828 Here, start right away. 403 00:29:01,912 --> 00:29:04,867 Why are you bowling loose deliveries? Make it tighter! 404 00:29:14,376 --> 00:29:17,561 If you give room outside the off stump, it will go for six. 405 00:29:19,890 --> 00:29:21,465 Stop! Stop! 406 00:29:22,687 --> 00:29:23,573 Come here. 407 00:29:24,150 --> 00:29:25,431 Bowl from around the wickets. 408 00:29:25,637 --> 00:29:27,562 Over the wicket are easy to hit. 409 00:29:27,779 --> 00:29:30,298 Don't make it easy to hit six. Bowl from around the wicket. 410 00:29:35,538 --> 00:29:38,124 Murali, it's easy to hit you. 411 00:29:38,824 --> 00:29:39,911 Murali... 412 00:29:40,466 --> 00:29:42,161 leave the ball. Come, let's go. 413 00:29:42,467 --> 00:29:45,520 The principal already decided not to play this tournament. 414 00:29:45,731 --> 00:29:47,832 He's roasting you on purpose! 415 00:29:48,274 --> 00:29:49,947 And you fell for it! 416 00:29:50,809 --> 00:29:51,552 Come, let's go. 417 00:29:58,068 --> 00:29:59,366 What the hell are you doing? 418 00:30:07,679 --> 00:30:09,614 You've been bowling in the nets for four years. 419 00:30:09,960 --> 00:30:12,494 You keep doing this in spite of not being selected in the team. 420 00:30:13,231 --> 00:30:15,024 I can't bear this bullying even for a month. 421 00:30:15,384 --> 00:30:16,979 How are you so patient? 422 00:30:18,652 --> 00:30:19,214 Hear me out. 423 00:30:19,464 --> 00:30:23,010 Until Ruwan and Piyal are in the team, we are not getting a chance! 424 00:30:24,081 --> 00:30:26,064 No use bowling at the nets everyday. 425 00:30:26,924 --> 00:30:29,775 My dad tells me that if I do type writing course, 426 00:30:30,023 --> 00:30:31,769 it would be useful for my future. 427 00:30:31,988 --> 00:30:33,028 He's got a point. 428 00:30:33,401 --> 00:30:34,954 Nobody will offer you a job... 429 00:30:35,201 --> 00:30:38,583 because you trained day and night in the nets. 430 00:30:40,759 --> 00:30:42,043 I won't go for any job. 431 00:30:42,665 --> 00:30:43,476 Then? 432 00:30:43,815 --> 00:30:46,161 Have you decided to work in your father's biscuit factory? 433 00:30:47,279 --> 00:30:47,886 Then what? 434 00:30:53,260 --> 00:30:54,639 I will play cricket. 435 00:30:57,174 --> 00:31:01,815 CENTRAL BUS STATION, COLOMBO 436 00:31:09,914 --> 00:31:11,639 Ruwan is not playing today's match. 437 00:31:12,213 --> 00:31:13,754 He hasn't recovered yet. 438 00:31:14,023 --> 00:31:17,174 So, the coach and captain are discussing about taking you in today's playing XI. 439 00:31:18,034 --> 00:31:19,317 So be prepared. 440 00:31:20,330 --> 00:31:21,575 Boys. 441 00:31:24,184 --> 00:31:26,104 Read out the final team list. 442 00:31:26,632 --> 00:31:28,672 Damien Natarajan, Nathan, 443 00:31:29,011 --> 00:31:31,012 Sumeet, Priyanth, 444 00:31:31,499 --> 00:31:32,835 Kumaran, 445 00:31:33,360 --> 00:31:35,339 Guyan, Piyal, 446 00:31:35,994 --> 00:31:36,779 Ranjith, 447 00:31:37,590 --> 00:31:38,481 Kandharan, 448 00:31:40,372 --> 00:31:41,819 Manjula, 449 00:32:04,615 --> 00:32:07,311 Boys, stop looking there. Come on, get inside. 450 00:32:07,972 --> 00:32:09,119 Go! Come on. 451 00:32:16,798 --> 00:32:19,731 Who are the Tamil players here? 452 00:32:19,993 --> 00:32:22,011 Who are you guys? Get the hell out! 453 00:32:22,393 --> 00:32:26,120 Who let you in? Get out! 454 00:32:30,522 --> 00:32:31,615 The team list! 455 00:32:33,026 --> 00:32:35,643 Do you think we can't find out? 456 00:32:36,850 --> 00:32:39,064 Natarajan, Sumeet, 457 00:32:39,401 --> 00:32:41,351 Nadhan, Priyanth, 458 00:32:41,890 --> 00:32:43,819 Kumaran, Guyan, 459 00:32:44,416 --> 00:32:48,390 Piyal, Ranjith, Kandharan, 460 00:32:48,729 --> 00:32:49,863 Manjula, 461 00:32:50,414 --> 00:32:51,854 Muralidaran! 462 00:32:55,731 --> 00:32:58,070 So many people are dead here... 463 00:32:58,342 --> 00:33:01,446 and you're smiling? You... 464 00:33:02,211 --> 00:33:03,491 Just get lost! 465 00:33:03,746 --> 00:33:06,462 -Did I plant the bomb? -You Tamils did! 466 00:33:07,422 --> 00:33:09,828 So many Tamils are killed in the riots! 467 00:33:10,586 --> 00:33:12,153 What was their fault? 468 00:33:12,486 --> 00:33:15,568 Will you take responsibility for them? Shut up and leave! 469 00:33:16,933 --> 00:33:18,013 Look at that! 470 00:33:20,081 --> 00:33:21,791 This is our country! 471 00:33:24,019 --> 00:33:25,001 Who allowed you here? 472 00:33:25,263 --> 00:33:26,966 Get out of here. Out! 473 00:33:27,273 --> 00:33:27,964 Out! 474 00:33:31,191 --> 00:33:33,651 Are you all sportsmen or rowdies? 475 00:33:34,349 --> 00:33:36,771 Do not step out of this room until I tell you! 476 00:33:37,235 --> 00:33:39,343 It may be another three days before you can go home. 477 00:33:39,643 --> 00:33:41,908 Let me make arrangements to inform your parents. 478 00:33:42,643 --> 00:33:44,315 Till then, please stay clam. 479 00:33:44,878 --> 00:33:45,501 Okay? 480 00:33:46,807 --> 00:33:47,767 Please stay calm. 481 00:33:48,871 --> 00:33:50,304 Why is he scolding us? 482 00:33:53,272 --> 00:33:55,118 -What did we do? -Just leave it. 483 00:34:12,197 --> 00:34:14,140 Is this not my country? 484 00:34:19,960 --> 00:34:21,505 If we are second class citizens... 485 00:34:21,762 --> 00:34:23,779 we will always be living in fear. 486 00:34:24,961 --> 00:34:27,825 For someone who hailed from a group of immigrant labourers, 487 00:34:28,583 --> 00:34:30,803 getting recognized as citizen in itself is very tough. 488 00:34:31,693 --> 00:34:35,575 Today, he has grown to stature where the entire nation looks up at in awe. 489 00:34:37,540 --> 00:34:39,324 I watched Murali play, for the first time... 490 00:34:40,651 --> 00:34:42,398 in this match. 491 00:34:57,094 --> 00:34:59,501 Who's batting at #7 today? 492 00:35:00,535 --> 00:35:01,232 Why do you ask? 493 00:35:01,423 --> 00:35:03,184 Shall we let Murali play in that position? 494 00:35:03,873 --> 00:35:05,938 Murali? As a batsman? 495 00:35:06,712 --> 00:35:09,711 Murali has been waiting for so long now. 496 00:35:19,210 --> 00:35:20,110 Murali. 497 00:35:27,084 --> 00:35:28,241 You'll be playing today. 498 00:35:30,186 --> 00:35:31,026 Thank you. 499 00:35:31,754 --> 00:35:32,751 But as a batsman. 500 00:35:33,171 --> 00:35:34,296 As a batsman? 501 00:35:36,056 --> 00:35:38,335 Score 50 runs and I shall let you bowl. 502 00:35:39,018 --> 00:35:39,715 Sounds good? 503 00:35:48,624 --> 00:35:50,103 Well bowled! Well bowled, senior. 504 00:35:50,644 --> 00:35:51,468 You come. 505 00:35:51,971 --> 00:35:53,906 -You go to the Point. -Senior... senior... 506 00:35:55,266 --> 00:35:56,466 Anyway we are batting second. 507 00:35:56,893 --> 00:35:58,558 Please give me at least one over to bowl. 508 00:35:59,781 --> 00:36:01,056 One over. That's all you got. 509 00:36:01,326 --> 00:36:03,028 If you take a wicket, I'll give another over. 510 00:36:03,216 --> 00:36:04,521 -Okay, senior. -Okay? 511 00:36:04,775 --> 00:36:06,311 Get a wicket. 512 00:36:06,853 --> 00:36:10,043 Come on, boys! Come on! You go to mid off. 513 00:36:32,016 --> 00:36:33,493 Are they all out? 514 00:36:37,649 --> 00:36:38,827 Caught and bowled by Murali. 515 00:36:39,051 --> 00:36:40,814 Bowled by Murali. Again, bowled by Murali. 516 00:36:41,040 --> 00:36:42,179 Stumped of Murali's bowling. 517 00:36:42,352 --> 00:36:43,313 LBW by Murali. 518 00:36:43,607 --> 00:36:45,255 He took all the 10 wickets! 519 00:36:52,684 --> 00:36:54,836 TRINITY COLLEGE vs St. ANTHONY'S COLLEGE KANDY 520 00:36:55,090 --> 00:36:58,937 'An interesting match between Trinity and St. Anthony's college is underway' 521 00:36:59,162 --> 00:37:02,424 'It is expected that Muralidaran will take his 100th wicket today' 522 00:37:02,669 --> 00:37:05,102 'It can been seen that fans are eagerly waiting to witness it' 523 00:37:06,359 --> 00:37:08,617 Brother, let's go to Asgiriya. 524 00:37:25,672 --> 00:37:26,557 Got a pass? 525 00:37:27,677 --> 00:37:30,084 -Do I really need a pass? -Oh, sir! It's you! Welcome. 526 00:37:35,667 --> 00:37:37,654 Why are these two getting so hyper? 527 00:37:37,819 --> 00:37:39,274 They are Murali's younger brothers 528 00:37:39,410 --> 00:37:41,787 They belong to the rival college. 529 00:37:52,820 --> 00:37:54,100 Come on, boy! Come on! 530 00:37:55,672 --> 00:37:57,396 Come on. Come on, boy! 531 00:38:16,875 --> 00:38:17,932 He is good. 532 00:38:28,113 --> 00:38:31,121 'Murali get his 100th wicket' 533 00:38:31,406 --> 00:38:34,552 'An achievement that will go down in history' 534 00:38:34,837 --> 00:38:37,102 'What a great achievement!' 535 00:38:37,360 --> 00:38:42,901 'What a magical bowling! He has made his team and college proud' 536 00:38:45,411 --> 00:38:46,244 Hey kiddo. 537 00:38:48,328 --> 00:38:48,928 Yes, sir? 538 00:38:51,508 --> 00:38:53,518 -You play for St. Anthony's team, right? -Yes, sir. 539 00:38:55,385 --> 00:38:57,439 Can you pass a message to Muralidaran? 540 00:39:03,137 --> 00:39:04,629 Murali! Hey! 541 00:39:06,265 --> 00:39:07,967 I just met Arjuna Ranatunga! 542 00:39:08,365 --> 00:39:10,060 He said he will call you one day. 543 00:39:10,292 --> 00:39:11,327 Oh really? 544 00:39:11,935 --> 00:39:14,985 I met Donald Bradman while having tea in the canteen. 545 00:39:15,645 --> 00:39:17,903 He said that your batting is... 546 00:39:18,182 --> 00:39:19,901 pathetic! 547 00:39:35,952 --> 00:39:37,318 SRI LANKAN CRICKET BOARD 548 00:39:37,435 --> 00:39:38,965 -Hello, good morning. -Hello, sir. 549 00:39:39,058 --> 00:39:40,071 Good morning boys. 550 00:39:40,175 --> 00:39:42,421 Please ensure everything is fine as per the list. 551 00:39:42,582 --> 00:39:43,582 -Greetings. -Greetings. 552 00:39:44,019 --> 00:39:46,501 Ensure all the arrangements for the tour is fine. 553 00:39:46,793 --> 00:39:48,141 -Greetings. -Greetings. 554 00:39:48,597 --> 00:39:50,061 -Greetings. -Hello, sir. 555 00:39:53,902 --> 00:39:55,230 -Greetings. -Welcome. 556 00:39:55,822 --> 00:39:57,344 Why are you both hesitant? 557 00:39:57,515 --> 00:39:59,205 I'm so proud of Murali. 558 00:39:59,477 --> 00:40:02,363 He's selected to play for Sri Lankan team that too at a young age of 19. 559 00:40:03,488 --> 00:40:06,519 We had a huge discussion during selection and finally chose him. 560 00:40:07,498 --> 00:40:10,678 We have lots of expectation from your son. 561 00:40:11,301 --> 00:40:15,110 We are sending our son Murali abroad for the first time. 562 00:40:16,104 --> 00:40:17,671 He studied in Tamil medium. 563 00:40:17,905 --> 00:40:19,875 Don't worry. I speak three languages. 564 00:40:20,106 --> 00:40:21,487 I can even speak French. 565 00:40:21,697 --> 00:40:23,955 He's just a kid. He'll learn everything in course. 566 00:40:24,217 --> 00:40:26,977 We cannot make it big by just knowing Tamil. 567 00:40:27,404 --> 00:40:29,598 Has any Tamil played for our country before? 568 00:40:29,837 --> 00:40:32,118 Why not? Many of them have played. 569 00:40:32,397 --> 00:40:34,352 Sathasivam, Shanmugam... 570 00:40:34,615 --> 00:40:36,543 In fact, even I've played for our country. 571 00:40:36,805 --> 00:40:39,222 You being the team manager puts our mind at peace. 572 00:40:40,166 --> 00:40:41,479 Please take good care of Murali. 573 00:40:41,741 --> 00:40:44,681 Don't worry. I treat all my players equally. 574 00:40:45,041 --> 00:40:47,981 Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslims, Burghers... 575 00:40:48,151 --> 00:40:49,706 I don't discriminate in anybody's name. 576 00:40:49,951 --> 00:40:52,324 Your son is flying abroad to play for our country. 577 00:40:52,809 --> 00:40:55,038 Please come and enjoy the function. 578 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:02,096 LONDON 579 00:42:12,292 --> 00:42:13,459 Okay. 580 00:42:14,082 --> 00:42:15,170 Okay boys! 581 00:42:15,799 --> 00:42:16,932 Go and relax, all of you. 582 00:42:17,285 --> 00:42:19,063 We'll have the net session tomorrow morning. 583 00:42:19,579 --> 00:42:20,814 Get used to this weather. Okay? 584 00:42:21,241 --> 00:42:22,464 It will only get colder. 585 00:42:22,949 --> 00:42:23,513 Come. 586 00:42:23,821 --> 00:42:25,081 Hey, why is the door open? 587 00:42:25,305 --> 00:42:27,008 Brother, close the door at once. It's so cold! 588 00:42:30,659 --> 00:42:34,065 SRI LANKA TOUR OF ENGLAND FIRST PRACTICE MATCH 589 00:43:07,509 --> 00:43:09,416 Murali, what are you doing? 590 00:43:10,609 --> 00:43:11,726 It is so cold, brother. 591 00:43:12,026 --> 00:43:13,906 No matter what you do... 592 00:43:14,139 --> 00:43:16,810 it will be even more cold once you step in to the ground. 593 00:43:18,494 --> 00:43:20,174 Your hands will shiver and turn numb. 594 00:43:20,923 --> 00:43:22,492 You won't be able to spin the ball. 595 00:43:23,867 --> 00:43:26,422 If you bowl loose balls, they will rip you apart. 596 00:43:26,942 --> 00:43:29,200 This ain't your school cricket, brother. 597 00:43:35,724 --> 00:43:37,006 Be careful with him. 598 00:43:37,238 --> 00:43:39,286 He's the senior spinner and you're a school boy hero. 599 00:43:39,548 --> 00:43:41,202 There's politics everywhere. 600 00:43:45,385 --> 00:43:47,529 Aravinda, look what Murali is doing. 601 00:43:51,715 --> 00:43:53,695 Murali, what are you doing here all by yourself? 602 00:43:54,632 --> 00:43:56,365 It's so cold here. 603 00:43:57,279 --> 00:44:00,347 Only if I get used to the open, the body will adapt to the conditions. 604 00:44:01,172 --> 00:44:03,384 Even the England players can't bear this cold. 605 00:44:04,194 --> 00:44:05,679 But I like your style. 606 00:44:06,062 --> 00:44:07,697 This tour will be very tough. 607 00:44:08,274 --> 00:44:09,726 We need bowlers who can take wickets. 608 00:44:10,447 --> 00:44:12,665 If you perform well in today's practice match... 609 00:44:13,102 --> 00:44:15,331 then you might get a chance to play the Oval test. 610 00:44:35,443 --> 00:44:36,396 Who is this guy? 611 00:44:38,232 --> 00:44:39,881 Well, you should ask my father. 612 00:45:59,369 --> 00:46:00,464 Come on, Murali. 613 00:46:01,182 --> 00:46:03,161 It's okay Murali. Come on. 614 00:46:16,192 --> 00:46:16,996 Murali. 615 00:46:17,969 --> 00:46:18,847 Kalu. 616 00:46:19,711 --> 00:46:21,338 Boys, take their kit bags. 617 00:46:22,523 --> 00:46:25,267 It's just been three days. During our next match, you'll get your story. 618 00:46:25,484 --> 00:46:28,428 -Thank you. I look forward to it. -Thank you. Sure. 619 00:46:30,766 --> 00:46:31,741 Cheer up, boys. 620 00:46:32,259 --> 00:46:35,619 It's a new place and it'd be tough to adapt to new conditions. 621 00:46:36,982 --> 00:46:38,889 You will do better in next practice match. 622 00:46:40,281 --> 00:46:43,006 Don't think too much about this game and relax. 623 00:46:43,336 --> 00:46:43,922 Okay? 624 00:46:47,528 --> 00:46:50,959 Are you guys up for the city tour? 625 00:46:57,881 --> 00:46:59,981 Our hotel laundry is more expensive. 626 00:47:00,528 --> 00:47:02,313 We have found a better place to do it. 627 00:47:02,965 --> 00:47:05,013 You guys take these clothes for laundry... 628 00:47:05,306 --> 00:47:07,564 then have some fun sightseeing. 629 00:47:16,823 --> 00:47:21,194 I left home saying that I'm off to England to play cricket. 630 00:47:22,290 --> 00:47:24,171 Same here. 631 00:47:25,154 --> 00:47:26,098 Come on. 632 00:47:26,826 --> 00:47:28,063 I messed it up. 633 00:47:28,566 --> 00:47:30,959 Hi guys. Is it possible to help us, over there? 634 00:47:31,221 --> 00:47:34,598 I've my laundry inside the machine and I cannot get it out. 635 00:47:35,070 --> 00:47:35,580 So yeah? 636 00:47:35,707 --> 00:47:37,162 Come on, ma'am. We don't work here. 637 00:47:37,356 --> 00:47:39,847 -Do you know anybody who can help me? -Sorry. 638 00:47:40,943 --> 00:47:44,320 Buddy, I am from Moratuwa and you're from Kandy. 639 00:47:45,002 --> 00:47:47,994 We never went to schools where privileged kids studied. 640 00:47:50,929 --> 00:47:52,346 No, I didn't pla... please go. 641 00:47:56,381 --> 00:47:57,533 I didn't play well. 642 00:47:59,159 --> 00:48:00,902 -I am only to blame. -Not at all. 643 00:48:01,147 --> 00:48:02,219 Forget it, buddy. 644 00:48:06,030 --> 00:48:07,166 You are Murali, right? 645 00:48:08,494 --> 00:48:09,191 Yeah. 646 00:48:09,490 --> 00:48:11,254 You're a bowler who can change a game. 647 00:48:12,356 --> 00:48:14,981 Trust me. I played club cricket with Abdul Qadir. 648 00:48:16,280 --> 00:48:17,398 Don't give up, Murali. 649 00:48:18,103 --> 00:48:18,883 Thank you. 650 00:48:19,265 --> 00:48:20,166 Your friend? 651 00:48:21,096 --> 00:48:22,243 Sorry, but you are? 652 00:48:22,491 --> 00:48:24,591 Glucka Wijesuriya. Call me Wije. 653 00:48:25,251 --> 00:48:27,532 I'm Ramesh Schaffter, your team manager's son. 654 00:48:29,294 --> 00:48:32,497 Cheer up, guys! Lets get us some drinks. I know a great pub. 655 00:48:32,835 --> 00:48:33,712 Cheer up. 656 00:48:40,102 --> 00:48:42,276 ENGLAND vs SRI LANKA 1st TEST MATCH, OVAL 657 00:48:58,507 --> 00:49:00,277 Hey Murali, come this way! 658 00:49:16,967 --> 00:49:18,550 Get out of the way! Oy! Get out! 659 00:49:42,975 --> 00:49:44,040 Dude... 660 00:49:44,445 --> 00:49:47,384 Is it so hot here? Why do they keep asking for water? 661 00:50:04,678 --> 00:50:06,074 Get out of the way! 662 00:50:06,531 --> 00:50:07,709 Sorry... sorry... 663 00:50:08,451 --> 00:50:10,543 So, you're not good enough to get in this shit team? 664 00:50:12,553 --> 00:50:14,203 My grandma can bowl better than you a lot! 665 00:50:17,317 --> 00:50:18,111 What did you say? 666 00:50:18,665 --> 00:50:20,424 My grandma can bowl better than you a lot! 667 00:50:20,731 --> 00:50:22,475 Dare you talk about grandma! 668 00:50:22,640 --> 00:50:24,846 -Get out of here! -If my grandma here, 669 00:50:25,025 --> 00:50:27,096 she'll break your hand and leg, and put in the stove! 670 00:50:27,297 --> 00:50:29,226 -Piss off! -Your grandma is back home! Come now! 671 00:50:31,423 --> 00:50:35,437 Sri Lanka are 253 for 9 in second innings England need 1 wicket to win the Test. 672 00:50:50,652 --> 00:50:52,345 Why are you all so down? 673 00:50:53,674 --> 00:50:55,135 Cheer up, boys! 674 00:50:55,630 --> 00:50:57,595 The match was in our grasp till the last moment. 675 00:50:58,277 --> 00:51:00,377 You let them dominate us on the last day. 676 00:51:01,855 --> 00:51:03,625 We will bounce back even stronger. 677 00:51:04,540 --> 00:51:05,500 No worries. 678 00:51:07,787 --> 00:51:09,391 All of you come here. Quick! 679 00:51:10,689 --> 00:51:11,671 Murali sir, come here. 680 00:51:13,704 --> 00:51:16,104 This is your first tour with the Sri Lankan team. 681 00:51:16,540 --> 00:51:18,581 So, I'd like to give you a souvenir. 682 00:51:18,880 --> 00:51:20,628 -What do you say boys? -Yeah! 683 00:51:23,621 --> 00:51:26,566 You came all the way from Sri Lanka and took zero wickets. 684 00:51:26,918 --> 00:51:29,709 At least take this wicket back home. 685 00:51:30,165 --> 00:51:31,456 Take it, Murali! 686 00:51:37,658 --> 00:51:39,975 Your count is not zero. How many catches did you drop? 687 00:51:45,193 --> 00:51:46,296 Was it four or three? 688 00:51:47,390 --> 00:51:48,456 Here, take it. 689 00:52:07,507 --> 00:52:08,249 Murali... 690 00:52:10,425 --> 00:52:13,103 He was just kidding. Don't take it seriously. 691 00:52:14,963 --> 00:52:17,168 It is very tough to perform in the international stage. 692 00:52:17,843 --> 00:52:19,492 It's not easy for everyone. 693 00:52:20,780 --> 00:52:23,496 Don't worry that you couldn't perform at an international level. 694 00:52:24,412 --> 00:52:26,794 You made it so far and that by itself is a great achievement. 695 00:52:48,288 --> 00:52:49,466 Excuse me, sir. 696 00:52:51,866 --> 00:52:53,917 You missed this wicket inside the aircraft. 697 00:52:54,287 --> 00:52:56,093 We are happy to hand over it safely. 698 00:53:05,917 --> 00:53:06,959 Now, keep walking. 699 00:53:11,397 --> 00:53:12,357 -Hey school boy. -What? 700 00:53:12,589 --> 00:53:13,730 Your mom is here. Go. 701 00:53:16,678 --> 00:53:18,403 Welcome, Murali. Welcome. 702 00:53:20,825 --> 00:53:22,690 He has become so lean within a span of a month. 703 00:53:23,322 --> 00:53:25,983 Let's eat in a good hotel, on our way back home. 704 00:53:26,868 --> 00:53:28,901 -I'll get the car. See you both outside. -Okay. 705 00:53:32,377 --> 00:53:33,607 Come on, mom. 706 00:53:35,101 --> 00:53:37,372 Did any other player's parents come to receive them? 707 00:53:38,401 --> 00:53:39,871 Why did you both come? 708 00:53:40,375 --> 00:53:42,924 We came expecting to see your smiling face after a month's time. 709 00:53:43,155 --> 00:53:44,693 Why are you so grumpy? 710 00:53:45,233 --> 00:53:46,178 Come, let's go. 711 00:53:47,813 --> 00:53:48,665 Now come! 712 00:53:58,239 --> 00:53:59,268 How was London? 713 00:53:59,530 --> 00:54:01,473 Was it as cold as Nuwara Eliya? 714 00:54:02,014 --> 00:54:04,121 Nuwara Eliya's climate is nothing compared to London. 715 00:54:04,699 --> 00:54:06,701 You have no idea how proud you have made us. 716 00:54:06,911 --> 00:54:09,079 Yes, you're the talk of the town. 717 00:54:10,090 --> 00:54:12,153 I was only selected in the team. 718 00:54:12,828 --> 00:54:14,211 I didn't even play a single match. 719 00:54:15,283 --> 00:54:17,968 Getting selected in the team is itself a great deal. 720 00:54:19,191 --> 00:54:20,878 I was only selected in the squad. 721 00:54:21,238 --> 00:54:22,708 I couldn't even take a single wicket. 722 00:54:22,932 --> 00:54:25,474 The team lost and bit dust! Do you get it? 723 00:54:25,961 --> 00:54:27,530 Why are you getting all riled up? 724 00:54:27,913 --> 00:54:29,839 Victory and loss are part of the game. 725 00:54:30,590 --> 00:54:33,450 There is more to life than a game. 726 00:54:38,117 --> 00:54:38,835 Let's go. 727 00:54:47,172 --> 00:54:49,920 So, Murali didn't play even a single match in that tour? 728 00:54:50,460 --> 00:54:54,053 Murali was left out of the squad after this tour. 729 00:54:54,855 --> 00:54:56,662 Then... 730 00:54:57,232 --> 00:55:00,007 nobody believed Murali would be picked up in the team again. 731 00:55:18,007 --> 00:55:21,544 He looks lost after his return from England. 732 00:55:21,927 --> 00:55:24,784 First, let's get him married. 733 00:55:25,309 --> 00:55:28,211 Get him married? He is just 19! 734 00:55:28,639 --> 00:55:30,846 Let him finish his studies and find a job. 735 00:55:31,558 --> 00:55:34,573 He's been starving since morning. 736 00:55:34,896 --> 00:55:36,395 Give him something to eat. 737 00:55:36,651 --> 00:55:39,336 He says it's only 8 am in England and he's not hungry. 738 00:55:39,628 --> 00:55:41,519 He is still not changed to our time. 739 00:55:42,141 --> 00:55:43,903 Then go change the time in his watch. 740 00:55:47,942 --> 00:55:49,306 Hey, come and eat your food. 741 00:55:49,546 --> 00:55:51,145 Why are you lying alone like Devadas? 742 00:55:51,391 --> 00:55:53,083 Who told you that I'm alone? 743 00:55:53,872 --> 00:55:55,062 I do have a friend with me. 744 00:55:55,475 --> 00:55:57,260 Murali! Snake! 745 00:55:57,628 --> 00:55:59,510 It's a plastic snake, mom. Come on, mom! 746 00:55:59,766 --> 00:56:01,844 I don't want to see your face! I won't talk to you! 747 00:56:02,241 --> 00:56:03,066 Mom... 748 00:56:03,539 --> 00:56:05,316 -Get lost! -Look here mom... 749 00:56:06,201 --> 00:56:07,364 -Mom wait... -Hey Murali... 750 00:56:07,657 --> 00:56:09,244 -Come here. -Just a minute, brother. 751 00:56:09,536 --> 00:56:11,381 Dad wants to meet you at once. 752 00:56:19,335 --> 00:56:21,322 This machine breaks down every week. 753 00:56:21,576 --> 00:56:22,725 What can we do? 754 00:56:22,979 --> 00:56:25,266 Every time the mechanic says it's fixed but it breaks again. 755 00:56:25,560 --> 00:56:29,977 We are no experts to understand why it breaks down often. 756 00:56:30,635 --> 00:56:32,105 We don't have a choice. Call him again. 757 00:56:32,308 --> 00:56:34,996 -Will do it once evening shift is over. -Please do. 758 00:56:39,825 --> 00:56:41,032 -Murali... -Yes, dad? 759 00:56:41,275 --> 00:56:44,033 This factory is solely built on our family's hard work. 760 00:56:45,250 --> 00:56:46,758 We have a lot of competition now. 761 00:56:47,107 --> 00:56:48,662 Our turnover has gone down. 762 00:56:48,798 --> 00:56:50,455 Years of our hard work must not go to waste. 763 00:56:50,621 --> 00:56:53,470 We'll have to keep up with the time. 764 00:56:54,249 --> 00:56:56,958 None in our family has studied Food production. 765 00:56:57,197 --> 00:56:58,981 So, if you study Food Production, 766 00:56:59,311 --> 00:57:01,540 then we can revive our factory. 767 00:57:01,838 --> 00:57:02,986 Will you do that for us? 768 00:57:04,725 --> 00:57:05,588 Sure, dad. 769 00:57:06,803 --> 00:57:07,935 Happy to hear that, dear. 770 00:57:11,403 --> 00:57:12,390 Where will I study? 771 00:57:12,625 --> 00:57:14,550 You are going abroad. 772 00:57:14,932 --> 00:57:17,978 The application is ready. I'll get it now. 773 00:57:19,329 --> 00:57:22,172 You'll have a blast studying abroad. 774 00:57:44,565 --> 00:57:45,840 Aren't you Murali? 775 00:57:46,914 --> 00:57:47,671 Yes. 776 00:57:48,551 --> 00:57:49,975 I'm a teacher at Trinity College. 777 00:57:51,216 --> 00:57:51,933 Hello, madam. 778 00:57:52,105 --> 00:57:54,527 I saw you taking your 100th wicket in the big match. 779 00:57:56,165 --> 00:57:58,092 Though you're from my rival college, 780 00:57:58,625 --> 00:58:00,050 that moment was great! 781 00:58:00,869 --> 00:58:01,927 Thank you, madam. 782 00:58:02,469 --> 00:58:05,140 Are you applying for the sports application? 783 00:58:07,543 --> 00:58:08,755 Yes, madam. 784 00:58:09,160 --> 00:58:11,243 One day you will definitely play for Sri Lanka. 785 00:58:11,533 --> 00:58:13,557 And I will be in the stadium cheering you on. 786 00:58:14,555 --> 00:58:15,492 All the best! 787 00:58:18,137 --> 00:58:19,312 Thank you, madam. 788 00:58:21,616 --> 00:58:24,030 Don't worry that you couldn't perform at an international level. 789 00:58:24,290 --> 00:58:26,254 You made it so far and that by itself is a great achievement. 790 00:58:26,470 --> 00:58:27,790 You took zero wickets. 791 00:58:27,930 --> 00:58:30,928 At least take this wicket back home. 792 00:58:43,105 --> 00:58:45,730 I've got admission in Technical Institute. 793 00:58:46,787 --> 00:58:48,303 I have to join on Monday, dad. 794 00:58:50,404 --> 00:58:51,748 Colombo Technical Institute? 795 00:58:52,156 --> 00:58:54,768 I can even learn about factories in Technical institute, right? 796 00:58:55,023 --> 00:58:56,141 That's why. 797 00:58:56,426 --> 00:58:58,893 What do they teach about Food Production in a Technical Institute? 798 00:58:59,135 --> 00:59:00,530 It's not about Food Production, 799 00:59:00,892 --> 00:59:02,479 it's all about playing Club cricket. 800 00:59:02,674 --> 00:59:04,205 Which is impossible if he goes abroad. 801 00:59:04,451 --> 00:59:05,417 Are you nuts? 802 00:59:05,754 --> 00:59:08,386 Don't go behind cricket like a fool and ruin your future. 803 00:59:08,785 --> 00:59:11,410 Listen, even if you get another chance to play, 804 00:59:11,725 --> 00:59:14,066 you can't even earn a penny by playing cricket. 805 00:59:14,724 --> 00:59:17,216 It'll take another 30 years for Sri Lanka to defeat other teams. 806 00:59:17,546 --> 00:59:20,147 And especially during this war times, the situation will get worse. 807 00:59:21,708 --> 00:59:24,236 Won't you consult us before applying? 808 00:59:25,795 --> 00:59:26,546 Just leave it. 809 00:59:26,795 --> 00:59:28,759 We also made decisions without consulting. 810 00:59:29,064 --> 00:59:30,774 Now he has made his own decisions. 811 00:59:31,096 --> 00:59:33,764 Murali, did you choose an institute in Colombo to play cricket? 812 00:59:34,252 --> 00:59:36,644 No, dad. I will play only when I have time between studies. 813 00:59:37,071 --> 00:59:39,441 More than us, you know what's good for you. 814 00:59:40,191 --> 00:59:41,766 So do what your heart says. 815 00:59:50,193 --> 00:59:51,791 Do you think he'll concentrate on studies? 816 00:59:52,009 --> 00:59:53,193 He's not going there to study. 817 00:59:53,447 --> 00:59:55,218 His aim is to play for the country. 818 00:59:55,510 --> 00:59:58,172 He wasn't allowed to play in England only because he is Tamil. 819 00:59:58,861 --> 01:00:00,301 Do you think they will allow him now? 820 01:00:00,587 --> 01:00:02,158 You shouldn't agree to all his demands. 821 01:00:07,553 --> 01:00:08,333 Murali. 822 01:00:12,336 --> 01:00:16,130 I know you really wish to play for our country. 823 01:00:16,343 --> 01:00:19,875 But looks like they don't pick Tamils in the team. 824 01:00:20,227 --> 01:00:21,970 I don't see myself as a Tamil. 825 01:00:22,263 --> 01:00:24,004 Then? Are you Sinhala? 826 01:00:27,851 --> 01:00:28,871 A cricketer! 827 01:00:30,722 --> 01:00:33,083 If we could decide our own identity, 828 01:00:33,427 --> 01:00:35,618 then half of the problems in this world would vanish. 829 01:00:35,872 --> 01:00:39,151 Be yourself, Murali. That's the best we can do. 830 01:00:42,425 --> 01:00:46,608 Murali leaves for Colombo with dream of getting back into the National Cricket team. 831 01:00:49,450 --> 01:00:52,623 Tamil Union Cricket Club, Colombo 832 01:01:01,599 --> 01:01:03,999 That's our coach and that is Jeevan sir. 833 01:01:06,489 --> 01:01:07,812 Meet Murali, sir. 834 01:01:08,285 --> 01:01:09,815 -Hello, sir. -Hi Murali. Good luck. 835 01:01:10,055 --> 01:01:12,463 -Thank you, sir. -Murali, welcome to Tamil Union. 836 01:01:14,030 --> 01:01:16,111 Go and practice. I'll catch you later. Okay? 837 01:01:16,335 --> 01:01:17,091 Okay, sir. 838 01:01:32,996 --> 01:01:34,111 Yes, you! 839 01:01:35,379 --> 01:01:36,346 Go and fetch the ball. 840 01:02:23,551 --> 01:02:24,967 Is this "our" club? 841 01:02:25,417 --> 01:02:28,124 No, Channeya is not part of our current team. 842 01:02:28,642 --> 01:02:30,964 Since he's our senior, he comes here often to practice. 843 01:02:31,300 --> 01:02:33,024 He just ragged you since you are new. 844 01:02:33,315 --> 01:02:34,807 Just don't mind it. 845 01:02:39,163 --> 01:02:40,588 Well, I can't let go of it so easy. 846 01:02:52,388 --> 01:02:53,242 Hey kid. 847 01:02:59,464 --> 01:03:00,409 Tie my shoe lace. 848 01:03:19,856 --> 01:03:21,580 -Where are you from? -Kandy. 849 01:03:22,868 --> 01:03:24,504 This is Colombo city. 850 01:03:25,112 --> 01:03:26,035 Not your Kandy. 851 01:03:29,425 --> 01:03:30,661 So watchout. 852 01:04:11,870 --> 01:04:14,915 Boy, do sit ups. Five times. Relax. 853 01:04:21,353 --> 01:04:22,305 Who is he? 854 01:04:22,583 --> 01:04:23,588 Muralidaran. 855 01:04:23,836 --> 01:04:26,490 He was a part of the national team that toured England. 856 01:04:59,821 --> 01:05:01,029 Well bowled! Well bowled! 857 01:05:01,901 --> 01:05:03,920 You guys wouldn't have visited a club like this before. 858 01:05:04,682 --> 01:05:06,121 Stop showing off! 859 01:05:07,120 --> 01:05:08,080 Stop. 860 01:05:08,706 --> 01:05:10,397 No shoes; not allowed. 861 01:05:11,974 --> 01:05:14,051 -But why? -You call them shoes? 862 01:05:14,633 --> 01:05:16,353 Doesn't it look like shoes with the socks? 863 01:05:18,568 --> 01:05:20,053 Hey Kandy boys! 864 01:05:20,300 --> 01:05:21,606 Here to party? 865 01:05:21,886 --> 01:05:23,935 Can't allow him without shoes, sir. 866 01:05:24,651 --> 01:05:25,977 He's not wearing shoes? 867 01:05:26,210 --> 01:05:28,140 How could you turn up at a club without shoes? 868 01:05:28,497 --> 01:05:29,648 What do we do? 869 01:05:35,341 --> 01:05:36,571 Take off your sandals. 870 01:05:38,361 --> 01:05:39,636 I am going home anyway. 871 01:05:40,551 --> 01:05:41,263 Wear it. 872 01:05:44,346 --> 01:05:45,502 Let me tell you, 873 01:05:45,982 --> 01:05:47,060 this guy... 874 01:05:47,577 --> 01:05:50,713 is one of the best bowler I have ever faced in my life. 875 01:05:52,077 --> 01:05:53,715 Though he dresses up like a school kid... 876 01:05:54,673 --> 01:05:56,973 My socks are getting ruined. Pass me your sandals. 877 01:05:59,965 --> 01:06:02,861 Hey kid, ragging you was just for fun. 878 01:06:03,370 --> 01:06:04,899 Well, you got back at me. 879 01:06:05,261 --> 01:06:06,736 That's alright. 880 01:06:07,403 --> 01:06:09,031 Let me tell you something. 881 01:06:10,194 --> 01:06:12,128 If you want to make it to the Sri Lankan team... 882 01:06:12,661 --> 01:06:14,888 If you want to be an International cricketer, 883 01:06:15,091 --> 01:06:17,259 then you will have to face many people like me. 884 01:06:17,491 --> 01:06:18,256 Do you get it? 885 01:06:20,048 --> 01:06:22,143 Don't overthink about the rest. 886 01:06:24,461 --> 01:06:26,306 Those shoes are costly. Be careful! 887 01:06:26,583 --> 01:06:28,421 Senior, the sandals. 888 01:06:35,843 --> 01:06:37,381 Have fun Kandy boys. 889 01:06:37,659 --> 01:06:38,896 See you at the ground tomorrow. 890 01:06:39,438 --> 01:06:40,704 Let's go. Drive. 891 01:06:41,394 --> 01:06:43,602 Where are we headed? To your house or mine? 892 01:06:48,470 --> 01:06:52,433 'India are 252 for the loss of five wickets' 893 01:06:52,860 --> 01:06:54,031 MURALI'S FINAL TEST 894 01:06:54,277 --> 01:06:55,636 In 1992... 895 01:06:56,071 --> 01:06:58,951 Tamil Union started to win many tournaments. 896 01:06:59,658 --> 01:07:03,384 Murali became the talk of the town. 897 01:07:05,304 --> 01:07:08,646 So, it was the Tamils who identified Murali first. 898 01:07:09,974 --> 01:07:14,595 'Dhoni is out! Dhoni goes for 33' 899 01:07:14,969 --> 01:07:17,219 'Bowled by Muthiah Muralidaran!' 900 01:07:17,503 --> 01:07:23,977 'The ball went in between his bat and pads, and rattled the wickets' 901 01:07:24,416 --> 01:07:25,429 Hey! Stop! 902 01:07:26,352 --> 01:07:29,157 -Hey! Stop! -Wait! Come here! 903 01:07:31,437 --> 01:07:33,012 Step forward! 904 01:07:35,554 --> 01:07:36,610 Where are you headed? 905 01:07:36,927 --> 01:07:38,382 Sir, I'm going for cricket practice. 906 01:07:39,116 --> 01:07:41,569 -I'm going for my cricket practice. -Where is your citizen ID? 907 01:07:42,147 --> 01:07:43,242 Yes, I've my ID sir. 908 01:07:47,525 --> 01:07:49,962 Hey! Hey! Leave the bag and step back. 909 01:07:50,247 --> 01:07:51,478 Step back! 910 01:07:52,626 --> 01:07:53,870 -Colonel Ramesh! -Yes, sir. 911 01:07:54,155 --> 01:07:55,843 Check the bag. 912 01:08:04,041 --> 01:08:06,466 I didn't find the ID in his bag. Looks suspicious. 913 01:08:06,848 --> 01:08:08,266 -Sir, no... -Where is your ID? 914 01:08:08,957 --> 01:08:11,244 Sir, I must have forgot it at home. 915 01:08:11,769 --> 01:08:13,419 Oh! So you forgot it? 916 01:08:13,922 --> 01:08:15,082 Yes, sir. 917 01:08:15,494 --> 01:08:17,453 -Kneel. -Sir, I'm sorry. 918 01:08:17,872 --> 01:08:20,205 -I'll show you the ID tomorrow, sir. -I said, kneel! 919 01:08:24,113 --> 01:08:27,705 Kneel down so that you will learn your lesson! 920 01:08:28,013 --> 01:08:30,353 Only then next time you won't forget your ID. 921 01:08:33,552 --> 01:08:35,112 Forgot his identity card, my foot! 922 01:08:35,449 --> 01:08:37,437 He deserves it. 923 01:09:04,656 --> 01:09:05,992 Next batsman, sit up. 924 01:09:07,129 --> 01:09:10,953 Well done. Keep playing the same way. Got it? 925 01:09:11,561 --> 01:09:12,809 Hey, give me the ball. 926 01:09:13,158 --> 01:09:18,251 Keep maintaining the same line and length. 927 01:09:24,816 --> 01:09:26,767 -Hey, give me the ball. -Murali. 928 01:09:27,359 --> 01:09:29,226 -Come here. -Sir. 929 01:09:29,833 --> 01:09:32,286 Why are you sneaking in like a rat into the kitchen? 930 01:09:32,656 --> 01:09:34,231 Where is your discipline? 931 01:09:35,086 --> 01:09:36,518 Almost one hour delay! 932 01:09:36,998 --> 01:09:38,460 Out of my nets! 933 01:09:39,308 --> 01:09:40,847 -Sorry, sir. -Boys, stop! 934 01:09:43,524 --> 01:09:46,581 If you stand in front of me, I'll cancel the whole net practice session today! 935 01:09:46,783 --> 01:09:47,468 Out! 936 01:09:57,803 --> 01:09:58,609 Play! 937 01:10:12,755 --> 01:10:15,639 Roll and flatten the pitch in the center for tomorrow. 938 01:10:15,886 --> 01:10:16,906 We'll take care of the match later. 939 01:10:17,152 --> 01:10:19,254 Sir, he has been waiting for a while to meet you. 940 01:10:19,914 --> 01:10:22,524 I'll talk to him. You carry on. 941 01:10:23,527 --> 01:10:27,509 Do you think I won't find out about you and your friends partying at the club? 942 01:10:27,935 --> 01:10:30,101 Of late, your interest in cricket is going down. 943 01:10:30,335 --> 01:10:30,988 Sir... 944 01:10:31,288 --> 01:10:34,033 You think few wickets in club matches will suffice? 945 01:10:34,799 --> 01:10:37,693 Why couldn't you get even a single wicket in London? 946 01:10:37,955 --> 01:10:38,812 Well sir... 947 01:10:39,320 --> 01:10:41,047 A catch was dropped, 948 01:10:41,339 --> 01:10:43,063 and a close LBW was given Not out. 949 01:10:43,245 --> 01:10:45,532 Did you only bowl two deliveries in the whole match? 950 01:10:46,137 --> 01:10:48,530 Murali, you are a very talented boy. 951 01:10:48,874 --> 01:10:50,659 And that's your problem too. 952 01:10:51,010 --> 01:10:52,383 So stop giving lame excuses... 953 01:10:52,661 --> 01:10:53,988 and try to identify your mistakes. 954 01:10:54,223 --> 01:10:57,439 Until then you can never become a great bowler. 955 01:10:57,892 --> 01:11:00,814 Next week, the Australian team is arriving in Sri Lanka. 956 01:11:01,102 --> 01:11:02,504 There are lots of practice matches. 957 01:11:02,774 --> 01:11:05,906 This is your best chance to get back in the national team. 958 01:11:06,423 --> 01:11:07,316 Got it, man? 959 01:11:08,095 --> 01:11:09,521 Come for the practice tomorrow. 960 01:11:11,485 --> 01:11:12,521 Thank you, coach. 961 01:11:14,509 --> 01:11:17,885 AUSTRALIA TOUR OF SRI LANKA. 962 01:11:18,645 --> 01:11:23,605 AUSTRALIA vs KANDY XI PRACTICE MATCH 963 01:11:44,479 --> 01:11:45,612 What do you reckon, coach? 964 01:11:46,017 --> 01:11:47,615 Fella's turning it 90 degrees there. 965 01:11:48,723 --> 01:11:50,965 I have never seen a wrist spinner offie before. 966 01:12:05,534 --> 01:12:07,192 His action is very unorthodox. 967 01:12:16,483 --> 01:12:17,765 What the hell is he bowling? 968 01:12:18,012 --> 01:12:20,150 He is an off spinner but the turn he's getting is crazy. 969 01:12:20,300 --> 01:12:22,371 No, mate. I reckon he's a leg spinner bowling googly. 970 01:12:22,530 --> 01:12:23,271 Watch his wrist. 971 01:12:23,564 --> 01:12:25,806 No! No, mate. He is a wrist spinning off spinner. 972 01:12:27,852 --> 01:12:28,663 What's his name? 973 01:12:28,966 --> 01:12:30,320 They call him Murali. 974 01:12:30,645 --> 01:12:31,619 He's good. 975 01:12:35,167 --> 01:12:37,155 Well done, boys. Well played! 976 01:12:38,836 --> 01:12:40,103 It was a very good match. 977 01:12:40,951 --> 01:12:42,818 Roshan, good batting. 978 01:12:43,335 --> 01:12:45,828 And Veerakodi, Dulip... 979 01:12:46,193 --> 01:12:47,911 -Very good spell. -Thank you, sir. 980 01:12:48,376 --> 01:12:49,487 And Murali! 981 01:12:50,357 --> 01:12:51,894 What a bowling! 982 01:12:52,606 --> 01:12:55,118 You made great batsmen like Border and Waugh struggle. 983 01:12:55,940 --> 01:12:57,605 Well done! Wonderful spell. 984 01:12:58,159 --> 01:12:59,022 Thank you, sir. 985 01:12:59,276 --> 01:13:02,562 And boys, final team selection list will be announced in Monday's newspaper. 986 01:13:03,297 --> 01:13:04,677 If your name appears in it, 987 01:13:04,933 --> 01:13:07,364 then report to the cricket board on Monday. 988 01:13:07,851 --> 01:13:08,983 Relax boys. 989 01:13:11,698 --> 01:13:12,739 Sir... 990 01:13:13,248 --> 01:13:15,816 shall I spend two days at my home in Kandy and return on Monday? 991 01:13:16,016 --> 01:13:16,745 No issues, Murali. 992 01:13:16,969 --> 01:13:18,860 Anyway squad will be announced only on Monday. 993 01:13:19,130 --> 01:13:20,930 Relax this weekend and return on Monday. 994 01:13:21,183 --> 01:13:22,421 I'll see you on Monday. 995 01:13:28,330 --> 01:13:30,545 'Sri Lankan captain, Arjuna Ranatunga won the toss...' 996 01:13:30,736 --> 01:13:32,446 'and he had no hesitation to send Australia into bat' 997 01:13:32,470 --> 01:13:33,704 SRI LANKA VS AUSTRALIA 1st TEST MATCH 998 01:13:33,808 --> 01:13:37,206 'Rain has delayed the start of this first test match by eight minutes' 999 01:13:37,494 --> 01:13:39,145 'We will have to wait and watch to see ...' 1000 01:13:39,321 --> 01:13:41,965 'if these light showers will help the seam bowlers' 1001 01:13:46,832 --> 01:13:47,890 Why grandma? 1002 01:13:48,280 --> 01:13:49,174 What's the point? 1003 01:13:49,781 --> 01:13:52,605 Tamil Union won many trophies; thanks to you. 1004 01:13:52,912 --> 01:13:55,597 Sri Lanka lost in England because they didn't let you play. 1005 01:13:55,892 --> 01:13:57,390 They will lose again now. 1006 01:13:57,606 --> 01:13:59,287 Why should I waste my time watching this? 1007 01:13:59,474 --> 01:14:01,150 Fine. Come on, wait grandma. 1008 01:14:02,645 --> 01:14:05,565 SRI LANKA vs AUSTRALIA, FIRST TEST MATCH 1009 01:14:05,890 --> 01:14:07,338 -Hello. -Hello, Murali. 1010 01:14:07,983 --> 01:14:09,325 It's me, Ranjith speaking. 1011 01:14:10,097 --> 01:14:11,050 Hello, senior. 1012 01:14:11,305 --> 01:14:13,181 What's up? Are you watching the match? 1013 01:14:13,481 --> 01:14:15,423 Looks like a good match. They are scoring well. 1014 01:14:15,796 --> 01:14:17,844 All the batsmen are scoring well, right? 1015 01:14:18,854 --> 01:14:21,874 So Murali, please make it for the old boys match tomorrow. 1016 01:14:22,014 --> 01:14:23,237 I'm in Kandy. 1017 01:14:23,528 --> 01:14:24,415 How can I make it? 1018 01:14:24,679 --> 01:14:26,913 Don't give reasons and come to Colombo. 1019 01:14:27,213 --> 01:14:28,593 Help us save our school's pride. 1020 01:14:28,802 --> 01:14:29,935 I can't make it, senior. 1021 01:14:30,669 --> 01:14:32,168 You should have told me a bit earlier. 1022 01:14:32,491 --> 01:14:34,104 Fine, leave it. I'll hang up now. 1023 01:14:34,494 --> 01:14:35,364 Okay, senior. 1024 01:14:42,172 --> 01:14:44,010 Why are you looking sad? 1025 01:14:44,263 --> 01:14:46,064 Why are you looking so ugly? 1026 01:14:46,733 --> 01:14:48,938 If everybody plays well and if Sri Lanka keeps winning, 1027 01:14:49,154 --> 01:14:51,068 then you will never get a chance! 1028 01:14:51,933 --> 01:14:52,930 Tell me the truth. 1029 01:14:53,207 --> 01:14:54,826 Aren't you wishing for Sri Lanka to lose? 1030 01:14:55,052 --> 01:14:56,319 Am I right? 1031 01:14:58,585 --> 01:14:59,796 Very good. 1032 01:15:00,443 --> 01:15:02,544 -I knew it. -So smart... 1033 01:15:03,158 --> 01:15:05,394 So you think you're smart? You think so? 1034 01:15:05,759 --> 01:15:07,081 Mom! Raja brother! 1035 01:15:07,275 --> 01:15:08,496 Mom, there goes Murali again. 1036 01:15:08,623 --> 01:15:11,190 -Acting oversmart with me? -Stop it! I said, stop it! 1037 01:15:11,715 --> 01:15:13,455 Stop fighting with kids all the time. 1038 01:15:13,645 --> 01:15:16,045 'An outside edge. What a catch by Kaluwitharana' 1039 01:15:16,205 --> 01:15:17,845 'Mark Waugh dismissed for 56' 1040 01:15:18,049 --> 01:15:18,731 Super! 1041 01:15:20,037 --> 01:15:22,309 Why do you look so sad? 1042 01:15:36,951 --> 01:15:38,714 -Hello, senior. -Tell me Murali. 1043 01:15:39,306 --> 01:15:42,250 -St. Benedict’s ground, right? -Yes. Are you coming? 1044 01:15:42,850 --> 01:15:44,046 What time should I be there? 1045 01:15:55,352 --> 01:15:56,552 The vehicle is here. 1046 01:15:58,116 --> 01:15:59,503 Come fast. Come on now! 1047 01:16:01,739 --> 01:16:04,199 Murali, wake up! Welcome to Lords! 1048 01:16:04,506 --> 01:16:05,549 Is the Toss over? 1049 01:16:05,789 --> 01:16:06,981 If you win, choose batting. 1050 01:16:08,115 --> 01:16:09,607 -Just come. -Come on, man! 1051 01:16:10,239 --> 01:16:12,599 SRI LANKA vs AUSTRALIA, FIRST TEST MATCH 1052 01:16:24,242 --> 01:16:25,022 What happened? 1053 01:17:01,082 --> 01:17:02,829 Their spinners took seven wickets. 1054 01:17:03,391 --> 01:17:04,471 Seven wickets! 1055 01:17:05,514 --> 01:17:06,754 What did our spinners do? 1056 01:17:22,132 --> 01:17:23,422 Howzat? 1057 01:17:27,082 --> 01:17:28,822 Well bowled, Murali. That was a good spell. 1058 01:17:29,032 --> 01:17:30,262 -Thank you, senior. -Murali! 1059 01:17:30,899 --> 01:17:32,338 Hey, Ruwan! What are you doing here? 1060 01:17:32,594 --> 01:17:34,275 -Did Sri Lanka win the match? -No. 1061 01:17:34,671 --> 01:17:35,399 No? 1062 01:17:36,103 --> 01:17:37,694 No. They were 150 for 7 when I left. 1063 01:17:37,964 --> 01:17:38,812 Seven wickets down? 1064 01:17:39,591 --> 01:17:41,894 -They were 120 for 2 earlier. -Yes. Forget that. 1065 01:17:42,276 --> 01:17:44,323 Murali, Arjuna sir asked for you, at once! 1066 01:17:46,853 --> 01:17:47,654 Why? 1067 01:17:48,247 --> 01:17:50,362 The Sri Lankan team captain has called you! 1068 01:17:50,572 --> 01:17:51,854 And you're asking why? Just go! 1069 01:17:52,086 --> 01:17:54,035 -Go! Now! -All the best, buddy. 1070 01:18:13,478 --> 01:18:15,635 'What a memorable match it has been for Australia!' 1071 01:18:16,077 --> 01:18:18,746 'Sri Lanka have lost the match by just 16 runs,' 1072 01:18:18,901 --> 01:18:23,268 'after having a mammoth lead of 291 runs in the first innings' 1073 01:18:23,606 --> 01:18:26,319 'The bowling for Australia has been quite impressive in the second innings' 1074 01:18:26,546 --> 01:18:28,663 'Shane Warne! Look at his figures' 1075 01:18:28,815 --> 01:18:30,872 'He has just taken one wicket before this match' 1076 01:18:30,937 --> 01:18:35,527 'Playing in his third game, he has taken three wickets in just 6.1 overs' 1077 01:18:36,186 --> 01:18:37,618 'Splendid leg spin bowling' 1078 01:18:38,143 --> 01:18:40,347 'Sri Lankan batsmen... have to say that they crumbled under pressure' 1079 01:18:40,603 --> 01:18:46,395 'Sri Lanka were two for 127 at one point, requiring just 54 runs to win the match. 1080 01:18:51,953 --> 01:18:53,671 Please switch off that TV. 1081 01:18:59,608 --> 01:19:01,401 What the hell are we doing, boys? 1082 01:19:01,881 --> 01:19:04,403 They will certainly say that our batsmen can't handle pressure. 1083 01:19:09,904 --> 01:19:12,486 We must have not let Australians score 471 runs in the first place! 1084 01:19:18,455 --> 01:19:21,126 We had the match in our control for the last four and a half days. 1085 01:19:22,798 --> 01:19:23,720 I'm sick! 1086 01:19:26,225 --> 01:19:28,318 I just cannot accept such a bad defeat! 1087 01:19:30,236 --> 01:19:31,886 Hope you saw Shane's spell. 1088 01:19:32,133 --> 01:19:33,280 We need a spinner... 1089 01:19:33,588 --> 01:19:35,335 who can turn the test match in one session. 1090 01:19:35,598 --> 01:19:36,714 Who do we have? 1091 01:19:37,031 --> 01:19:37,970 Arjuna brother... 1092 01:19:39,626 --> 01:19:40,631 did you call me? 1093 01:19:45,993 --> 01:19:49,055 28th AUGUST SRI LANKA vs AUSTRALIA, 2nd TEST MATCH 1094 01:20:01,413 --> 01:20:03,813 Kid, this is the main gate. Public are not allowed through this. 1095 01:20:03,940 --> 01:20:05,298 I am not here to watch the match. 1096 01:20:07,293 --> 01:20:08,530 Are you here to play? 1097 01:20:11,881 --> 01:20:13,021 What's your name? 1098 01:20:14,131 --> 01:20:15,399 Mural... 1099 01:20:16,448 --> 01:20:17,588 Muthiah Muralidaran. 1100 01:20:20,829 --> 01:20:22,239 Come back victorious! 1101 01:21:17,476 --> 01:21:20,064 Lord Muruga, my grandson has already bowled three overs. 1102 01:21:20,240 --> 01:21:21,883 Yet he hasn't got a wicket. 1103 01:21:24,331 --> 01:21:27,014 Lord Muruga, Murali has been playing since yesterday. 1104 01:21:27,339 --> 01:21:29,018 At least today, show some mercy on him. 1105 01:21:29,465 --> 01:21:31,909 According to his horoscope, it's a challenging day for him. 1106 01:21:32,457 --> 01:21:34,265 Challenges are what makes a game. 1107 01:21:34,456 --> 01:21:35,873 -The horoscope is right. -Grandma... 1108 01:21:36,165 --> 01:21:38,401 -he has started bowling. -Come on. 1109 01:21:43,311 --> 01:21:44,068 Brother... 1110 01:21:46,877 --> 01:21:48,220 all the noise and this crowd... 1111 01:21:48,805 --> 01:21:49,773 Forget it all. 1112 01:21:50,673 --> 01:21:52,503 Imagine this as your school match. 1113 01:21:53,494 --> 01:21:54,867 Don't take pressure. 1114 01:21:55,242 --> 01:21:56,291 You can do this. 1115 01:22:17,640 --> 01:22:19,680 Howzat? 1116 01:22:41,284 --> 01:22:43,253 Prepare the sales report on time. 1117 01:22:43,772 --> 01:22:46,215 Hereafter, the company will not be lenient. 1118 01:22:47,572 --> 01:22:49,246 Now, moving on to DLC model. 1119 01:22:49,463 --> 01:22:50,715 Okay, sir. Thank you, sir. 1120 01:22:50,918 --> 01:22:51,860 Hey Murali, stop. 1121 01:22:52,462 --> 01:22:53,362 Where are you going? 1122 01:22:53,632 --> 01:22:55,155 Sir, it's 4 'O clock. Cricket practice. 1123 01:22:55,395 --> 01:22:56,886 Everything is delayed because of you. 1124 01:22:57,097 --> 01:23:00,083 No problem, sir. I give in the morning. Thank you, sir. 1125 01:23:00,768 --> 01:23:04,378 They pay salary to such cricketers, who don't work at all. 1126 01:23:04,912 --> 01:23:06,630 How will I ever get the work done? 1127 01:23:06,841 --> 01:23:08,423 To hell with such company policies! 1128 01:23:08,656 --> 01:23:10,831 Sir, after practice... I work full night. 1129 01:23:11,589 --> 01:23:14,123 Confirm. Immediately I give... Tomorrow morning. 1130 01:23:14,460 --> 01:23:16,118 -Go. -Thank you, sir. 1131 01:23:19,481 --> 01:23:20,307 Murali... 1132 01:23:20,787 --> 01:23:21,596 where are you going? 1133 01:23:22,256 --> 01:23:22,959 To practice. 1134 01:23:23,333 --> 01:23:25,376 -No practice session today. -Why? 1135 01:23:26,177 --> 01:23:27,617 India tour is confirmed. 1136 01:23:30,682 --> 01:23:32,534 Starting tomorrow, we'll have full day practice. 1137 01:23:32,793 --> 01:23:35,042 Go and get permission from your office manager. 1138 01:23:37,563 --> 01:23:39,694 Grandma... grandma... 1139 01:23:40,927 --> 01:23:43,147 -Grandm.... -Welcome my child. 1140 01:23:43,716 --> 01:23:46,739 Big things are about to happen and you're busy grinding? 1141 01:23:47,047 --> 01:23:48,412 What is it? 1142 01:23:48,765 --> 01:23:50,895 I am going to play against your country. 1143 01:23:51,269 --> 01:23:52,965 I'm off to India next week for a tournament. 1144 01:23:53,197 --> 01:23:55,993 Whom will you pray for? Me or India? 1145 01:23:56,839 --> 01:23:57,642 Get lost! 1146 01:23:59,890 --> 01:24:01,338 Sri Lanka vs India, Ahmedabad Test 1147 01:24:01,495 --> 01:24:03,925 Dev was on the verge of breaking Richard Hadlee's world record. 1148 01:25:10,947 --> 01:25:11,856 Hi, sir. 1149 01:25:12,410 --> 01:25:13,835 Congratulations on your record. 1150 01:25:14,083 --> 01:25:16,341 Don't call me sir. I'm not an umpire. 1151 01:25:16,581 --> 01:25:17,519 Please sit down. 1152 01:25:18,724 --> 01:25:19,633 Thank you, sir. 1153 01:25:20,115 --> 01:25:21,024 You like India? 1154 01:25:23,480 --> 01:25:26,026 Sir... you have some advice? 1155 01:25:27,264 --> 01:25:29,446 Tell your seniors to stop fighting. 1156 01:25:29,662 --> 01:25:32,526 No, sir. I was asking about my bowling. 1157 01:25:32,968 --> 01:25:34,281 Why should I coach you? 1158 01:25:34,525 --> 01:25:35,747 You're asking me... 1159 01:25:36,104 --> 01:25:37,811 so you can beat us in the One Day matches? 1160 01:25:40,706 --> 01:25:41,598 Sorry, sir. 1161 01:25:42,318 --> 01:25:42,933 Sorry. 1162 01:25:43,420 --> 01:25:44,572 Hey! Wait. 1163 01:25:44,838 --> 01:25:46,031 Come on, man. 1164 01:25:47,308 --> 01:25:49,346 You Lankans are very serious. 1165 01:25:50,470 --> 01:25:52,045 You just enjoy your game. 1166 01:25:53,193 --> 01:25:54,396 Okay, sir. 1167 01:25:55,805 --> 01:25:57,245 You're already good. 1168 01:25:58,034 --> 01:25:59,436 And I'm not a spinner. 1169 01:26:00,245 --> 01:26:03,556 Sir, you have more wickets than anyone else. 1170 01:26:04,206 --> 01:26:05,646 You get a lot of spin. 1171 01:26:05,901 --> 01:26:08,632 But that's not enough. Look at our man Kumble. 1172 01:26:09,135 --> 01:26:12,336 A spinner who doesn't turn much but every ball he bowls is different. 1173 01:26:12,657 --> 01:26:16,334 He varies the speed, the angle and the bounce. 1174 01:26:16,851 --> 01:26:19,257 No more runs, wicket will come. You understand? 1175 01:26:21,747 --> 01:26:22,384 Yes, sir. 1176 01:26:22,743 --> 01:26:25,849 I will try against India in ODIs, sir. 1177 01:26:28,746 --> 01:26:31,040 MURALI'S FINAL TEST MATCH 1178 01:26:32,670 --> 01:26:34,531 Check this bottom alignment. 1179 01:26:42,350 --> 01:26:44,398 After returning from that tour of India, 1180 01:26:44,652 --> 01:26:46,701 there was a huge difference in Murali's performance. 1181 01:26:46,816 --> 01:26:49,421 MUTHIAH MURALIDARAN CALLED OUT FOR CHUCKING BY UMPIRE DARRELL HAIR 1182 01:26:50,615 --> 01:26:52,917 MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND, AUSTRALIA 1183 01:27:14,410 --> 01:27:15,236 What is it? 1184 01:27:21,577 --> 01:27:26,166 The media is here to spy on Murali. 1185 01:27:29,499 --> 01:27:31,967 It is better to keep him away from the media. 1186 01:27:36,324 --> 01:27:37,270 Murali... 1187 01:27:43,557 --> 01:27:45,140 Don't bowl in the nets. 1188 01:27:46,887 --> 01:27:47,615 Why? 1189 01:27:48,109 --> 01:27:49,444 You are our trump card. 1190 01:27:49,962 --> 01:27:52,167 The people from media are here to spy on you. 1191 01:28:01,225 --> 01:28:02,154 Dave... 1192 01:28:12,200 --> 01:28:14,949 SRI LANKA vs AUSTRALIA, BOXING DAY TEST, 1995 1193 01:28:41,388 --> 01:28:42,445 No ball. 1194 01:28:57,681 --> 01:28:58,851 No ball. 1195 01:29:01,553 --> 01:29:02,865 'And he is no balling again' 1196 01:29:03,220 --> 01:29:05,583 'I hope he is going over the front line of the return crease' 1197 01:29:05,951 --> 01:29:07,294 'This is causing him a problem' 1198 01:29:23,503 --> 01:29:24,546 No ball. 1199 01:29:38,432 --> 01:29:39,408 Overstepping? 1200 01:29:39,850 --> 01:29:40,915 No. You threw. 1201 01:29:41,395 --> 01:29:42,235 What's the problem? 1202 01:29:42,551 --> 01:29:43,472 He is chucking. 1203 01:29:44,703 --> 01:29:46,788 He has got 50 international test wickets. 1204 01:29:47,565 --> 01:29:49,544 Nobody has had a problem with his action before. 1205 01:29:49,777 --> 01:29:51,892 That's exactly what the problem is, mate. 1206 01:29:52,125 --> 01:29:53,049 I do! 1207 01:29:57,182 --> 01:29:57,843 Relax. 1208 01:29:58,573 --> 01:30:00,448 You bowl from the other end. Okay? 1209 01:30:02,705 --> 01:30:05,592 'This certainly won't be the last time we hear of this issue' 1210 01:30:06,589 --> 01:30:08,892 'Could this be the end of the road... for Murali?' 1211 01:30:10,017 --> 01:30:11,487 Oi Chucker! 1212 01:30:25,227 --> 01:30:26,343 Over bowled. 1213 01:30:31,376 --> 01:30:32,156 Murali. 1214 01:30:41,146 --> 01:30:42,939 Skipper. Captain... 1215 01:30:43,359 --> 01:30:44,650 if you keep bowling him, 1216 01:30:45,053 --> 01:30:47,274 I will call 'No ball' from the square leg. 1217 01:30:57,123 --> 01:30:58,419 Don't bowl in this match. 1218 01:30:59,971 --> 01:31:02,310 I think it'll only create unnecessary issues. 1219 01:31:06,083 --> 01:31:07,257 Dharmasena. 1220 01:31:12,383 --> 01:31:14,055 Oi chucker! 1221 01:31:17,885 --> 01:31:19,985 Chucker! 1222 01:31:23,777 --> 01:31:26,498 (SRI LANKAN TEAM HOTEL, MELBOURNE ) 1223 01:31:27,994 --> 01:31:31,374 'Murali called for chucking. Controversy hit the boxing day test' 1224 01:31:36,729 --> 01:31:40,306 Hello Murali. This is Mark. I'm from The Australian Times. 1225 01:31:41,292 --> 01:31:42,617 I just have few questions. 1226 01:31:42,991 --> 01:31:44,311 I am sleeping. 1227 01:31:44,716 --> 01:31:46,121 Then, who am I talking to? 1228 01:31:46,810 --> 01:31:47,650 Sleeping. 1229 01:31:59,504 --> 01:32:00,989 -Hello. -Murali? 1230 01:32:01,867 --> 01:32:02,799 Dad? 1231 01:32:05,033 --> 01:32:06,707 -Dad... -Dear, 1232 01:32:07,172 --> 01:32:10,389 I read in the newspaper that you are cheating. 1233 01:32:10,705 --> 01:32:12,651 I have no idea about cricket. 1234 01:32:12,966 --> 01:32:14,691 But is there any fault of yours, Murali? 1235 01:32:16,326 --> 01:32:17,009 Dad... 1236 01:32:20,006 --> 01:32:21,701 there is no fault of mine at all. 1237 01:32:23,164 --> 01:32:25,699 They say my elbow is not straight while bowling. 1238 01:32:26,029 --> 01:32:28,023 But I keep it straight when I bowl. 1239 01:32:28,786 --> 01:32:30,676 You can't straighten your elbows. 1240 01:32:30,999 --> 01:32:32,787 For you, it's naturally bent since your birth. 1241 01:32:32,948 --> 01:32:34,635 What's your fault in this? 1242 01:32:34,966 --> 01:32:37,530 Dear, I hope they will let you continue to play, right? 1243 01:32:39,152 --> 01:32:39,818 Murali? 1244 01:32:41,205 --> 01:32:42,210 Dear? 1245 01:32:43,020 --> 01:32:44,167 Hello? 1246 01:32:45,339 --> 01:32:47,222 -Murali? -Tell me, dad. 1247 01:32:47,635 --> 01:32:49,374 They will let you play, right? 1248 01:32:52,187 --> 01:32:55,046 If they stop me from bowling off spin, 1249 01:32:56,013 --> 01:32:57,266 I'll bowl leg spin, dad. 1250 01:32:57,993 --> 01:32:59,118 Very good, dear. 1251 01:32:59,426 --> 01:33:02,178 Your legs are straight. No issues. 1252 01:33:02,516 --> 01:33:04,218 So you bowl with legs. 1253 01:33:17,481 --> 01:33:18,996 This is Murali's arm. Yeah? 1254 01:33:20,688 --> 01:33:23,680 Look, Murali's arm is naturally bent. 1255 01:33:24,227 --> 01:33:26,523 We know he's not chucking but can we prove it? 1256 01:33:27,543 --> 01:33:28,278 Yeah. 1257 01:33:28,585 --> 01:33:31,466 You're looking at a three dimensional movement on a 2D screen. 1258 01:33:35,211 --> 01:33:36,448 When he bowls, 1259 01:33:37,155 --> 01:33:39,704 looks like his arm is straightened. 1260 01:33:42,603 --> 01:33:43,677 Look. 1261 01:33:45,036 --> 01:33:46,761 I'll do one more. Look. 1262 01:33:47,361 --> 01:33:49,079 This is an optical illusion. 1263 01:33:49,461 --> 01:33:50,992 This is my point. 1264 01:33:51,324 --> 01:33:54,366 Can we test his actions scientifically and prove it? 1265 01:33:54,681 --> 01:33:55,754 Yes, of course! 1266 01:33:56,023 --> 01:33:57,819 You can do the test in Western Australia. 1267 01:33:58,035 --> 01:34:01,191 We should do it and get ICC to end to this issue. 1268 01:34:01,934 --> 01:34:03,839 Okay, let's do it immediately. 1269 01:34:04,671 --> 01:34:05,594 Here? 1270 01:34:06,149 --> 01:34:07,701 It is here they have a problem, right? 1271 01:34:07,959 --> 01:34:09,269 Then we must do it here, right? 1272 01:34:10,206 --> 01:34:12,194 They even called out your leg spin too. 1273 01:34:12,586 --> 01:34:14,154 Was that too an optical illusion? 1274 01:34:14,498 --> 01:34:16,020 What if they fail you in the test here? 1275 01:34:16,775 --> 01:34:17,877 Let's not do it here. 1276 01:34:19,967 --> 01:34:21,124 Can we do this in England? 1277 01:34:21,402 --> 01:34:22,952 I understand your concerns. 1278 01:34:23,235 --> 01:34:25,808 But not all Australians are against Murali. 1279 01:34:28,411 --> 01:34:30,024 I think we should do it here. 1280 01:34:33,296 --> 01:34:36,818 UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, PERTH 1281 01:35:29,624 --> 01:35:31,653 Do you have any idea on what's going on here? 1282 01:35:37,255 --> 01:35:39,271 Your future is in the hands of these experts. 1283 01:35:43,033 --> 01:35:44,442 I think you took a huge risk. 1284 01:35:49,116 --> 01:35:52,093 The angle of inflection recorded is less that five degrees. 1285 01:35:52,378 --> 01:35:54,044 That is pretty much in control. 1286 01:35:54,404 --> 01:35:56,413 I believe it's well within the ICC standard rules... 1287 01:35:56,682 --> 01:35:57,518 Sir... sir... 1288 01:35:57,885 --> 01:35:59,077 Pass or fail? 1289 01:35:59,355 --> 01:36:00,156 What? 1290 01:36:00,464 --> 01:36:02,069 Is that a positive result? 1291 01:36:02,565 --> 01:36:04,920 Yes! Yes! 1292 01:36:07,075 --> 01:36:08,057 Well done! 1293 01:36:08,402 --> 01:36:10,502 Thank you so much. 1294 01:36:21,412 --> 01:36:23,550 Brother, why hasn't Murali turned up for practice? 1295 01:36:26,853 --> 01:36:28,263 When did Murali come to Kandy? 1296 01:36:28,968 --> 01:36:30,518 Today morning, uncle. 1297 01:36:33,289 --> 01:36:35,111 Why have you taken Murali's name out of it? 1298 01:36:35,488 --> 01:36:38,628 Are you willing to take risk in this world cup with Murali in the team? 1299 01:36:40,796 --> 01:36:43,435 They don't want to take a risk by playing me in the world cup. 1300 01:36:43,745 --> 01:36:47,053 If an umpire calls him again, it'll affect the whole team! 1301 01:36:47,938 --> 01:36:50,550 If our cricket board rejects me... 1302 01:36:53,602 --> 01:36:55,046 then it's the end of the road for me. 1303 01:36:55,312 --> 01:36:57,263 The ICC has cleared his action. 1304 01:36:57,579 --> 01:37:00,896 Remember, there will be Australian umpires in the world cup. 1305 01:37:01,638 --> 01:37:03,558 Okay, let's take a vote on it. 1306 01:37:04,638 --> 01:37:06,169 You are the only Tamil in the team. 1307 01:37:06,513 --> 01:37:07,747 And you're a star player. 1308 01:37:08,081 --> 01:37:10,484 That's enough for half of them to hate you. 1309 01:37:12,874 --> 01:37:13,789 Forget it. 1310 01:37:22,096 --> 01:37:23,145 Diwa... 1311 01:37:24,193 --> 01:37:24,877 Yes, dad? 1312 01:37:25,178 --> 01:37:29,120 Go to bank and fill up this withdrawal slip. I'll come. 1313 01:37:29,510 --> 01:37:33,879 'Arjuna Ranatunga, Marvan Atapattu, Aravinda De Silva,' 1314 01:37:34,193 --> 01:37:37,155 'Romesh Kaluwitharna, Asanka Gurusinha,' 1315 01:37:37,533 --> 01:37:41,776 'Hashan Tillakaratne, Sanath Jayasuriya, Roshan Mahanama' 1316 01:37:42,067 --> 01:37:43,486 'Muthiah Muralidaran,' 1317 01:37:43,779 --> 01:37:46,170 'Ravindra Pushpakumara, Chaminda Vaas,' 1318 01:37:46,499 --> 01:37:49,123 'Pramodya Wickramasinghe, Upul Chandana...' 1319 01:37:49,363 --> 01:37:51,043 'and Kumara Dharmasena.' 1320 01:37:51,440 --> 01:37:53,262 'On to today's weather report.' 1321 01:38:02,112 --> 01:38:04,314 BOMB BLAST IN COLOMBO CENTRAL BANK 1322 01:38:06,785 --> 01:38:09,283 Diwakar is the highest wicket taker in school. 1323 01:38:09,939 --> 01:38:11,968 100s INJURED AND 90 DEAD 1324 01:38:15,935 --> 01:38:19,309 One day you and Murali will play together for the national team. 1325 01:38:35,203 --> 01:38:36,605 So you were there? 1326 01:38:40,536 --> 01:38:43,025 Do you think only you have suffered? 1327 01:38:49,325 --> 01:38:51,005 So, in this tournament, 1328 01:38:51,872 --> 01:38:56,320 picking Murali in the squad was a smart decision. 1329 01:38:58,071 --> 01:39:00,698 Since the board retained Whatmore and Kountouri... 1330 01:39:00,952 --> 01:39:03,350 our team appeared to be a professional outfit to the world. 1331 01:39:04,085 --> 01:39:04,906 Then... 1332 01:39:05,577 --> 01:39:08,104 opening the batting with Kalu and Sanath... 1333 01:39:08,938 --> 01:39:10,408 Masterstroke! 1334 01:39:11,001 --> 01:39:13,438 Again it's Australia who gave us Whatmore and Kountouri. 1335 01:39:14,188 --> 01:39:16,634 More than Kalu and Sanath winning it for the team, 1336 01:39:16,986 --> 01:39:19,461 the matches they won by forfeit, that had more impact. 1337 01:39:19,857 --> 01:39:22,924 Because of bomb blast, Sri Lanka got four points without breaking a sweat. 1338 01:39:25,589 --> 01:39:28,418 The bomb was planted to target the Sri Lankan government. 1339 01:39:30,027 --> 01:39:32,536 And at that time the only Tamil player in Sri Lankan team was... 1340 01:39:32,853 --> 01:39:33,987 Muralidaran. 1341 01:39:34,270 --> 01:39:37,985 Still the Tamils, Sinhalese, Muslims, Burghers; 1342 01:39:39,044 --> 01:39:41,864 the whole nation stood by him. 1343 01:39:44,361 --> 01:39:47,182 You believe in your story and I will believe in mine. 1344 01:39:48,458 --> 01:39:49,462 Come on! 1345 01:39:51,578 --> 01:39:53,525 SRI LANKA vs AUSTRALIA WORLD CUP FINAL 1346 01:40:16,774 --> 01:40:18,035 This is just the beginning, kid! 1347 01:40:49,557 --> 01:40:53,013 Murali was only a small part in the team's win. 1348 01:40:54,507 --> 01:40:56,981 He never proved himself to be a champion. 1349 01:40:57,575 --> 01:40:59,255 Every experts will say... 1350 01:41:00,215 --> 01:41:02,333 Test cricket is the real test. 1351 01:41:03,117 --> 01:41:05,426 OVAL, ENGLAND 1352 01:41:52,790 --> 01:41:54,075 Boys... 1353 01:41:54,830 --> 01:41:56,675 we are the world champions... 1354 01:41:57,583 --> 01:42:00,553 yet the England board has offered us only a single test match. 1355 01:42:01,011 --> 01:42:03,239 As champions, this is a great insult. 1356 01:42:05,054 --> 01:42:07,758 The only way to win their respect... 1357 01:42:08,801 --> 01:42:10,578 We have to win this Test match! 1358 01:42:11,666 --> 01:42:13,878 Remember boys, this is bigger than the world cup. 1359 01:42:15,152 --> 01:42:16,360 Let's go, boys. 1360 01:42:19,653 --> 01:42:20,711 Murali... 1361 01:42:23,846 --> 01:42:26,598 a Test match cannot be won by scoring 1000 runs. 1362 01:42:27,723 --> 01:42:29,711 It can be won only by taking 20 wickets. 1363 01:42:30,116 --> 01:42:31,821 So bowl an attacking spell. 1364 01:42:32,480 --> 01:42:34,880 If you fear that batsmen will take your for runs, 1365 01:42:35,428 --> 01:42:36,760 you won't get your wickets. 1366 01:42:37,117 --> 01:42:37,873 Brother... 1367 01:42:38,796 --> 01:42:40,450 I won't fear anything hereafter. 1368 01:43:36,507 --> 01:43:38,779 In one word it was - Magic! 1369 01:43:39,161 --> 01:43:41,469 Every ball came out of his hand like a whip. 1370 01:43:54,030 --> 01:43:56,299 The English batsmen were lost. 1371 01:44:54,581 --> 01:44:58,969 Muthiah Muralidaran took 16 wickets in this match to register Sri Lanka's first test victory in England 1372 01:45:06,937 --> 01:45:07,979 Thank you. 1373 01:45:12,644 --> 01:45:15,434 But that wasn't Murali's best performance. 1374 01:45:15,771 --> 01:45:17,098 What do you mean? 1375 01:45:17,556 --> 01:45:19,895 Is there any other spell of his that could better 9 for 65? 1376 01:45:26,298 --> 01:45:27,858 Why am I here? 1377 01:45:28,285 --> 01:45:30,783 We want you to officiate in the Sri Lankan series. 1378 01:45:31,255 --> 01:45:33,318 So, you're aware I'm on sick leave? 1379 01:45:33,648 --> 01:45:34,398 We know. 1380 01:45:35,854 --> 01:45:39,221 But you have set some high standards in certain areas of the game... 1381 01:45:40,016 --> 01:45:42,285 that we'd like to uphold in this series. 1382 01:45:42,780 --> 01:45:45,863 Yeah! Well those high standards got me a lot of flak last time. 1383 01:45:47,198 --> 01:45:51,087 Sometimes it takes a brave umpire to protect the spirit of the game. 1384 01:45:51,732 --> 01:45:54,087 Look... err.. I don't mind doing my job... 1385 01:45:54,319 --> 01:45:56,824 But I don't want to be the fall guy if this thing goes south! 1386 01:45:57,199 --> 01:45:58,565 We've got your back. 1387 01:45:58,895 --> 01:46:00,763 The umpire's word is law! 1388 01:46:01,212 --> 01:46:02,794 I do remember that... 1389 01:46:02,991 --> 01:46:04,843 and Sri Lankan people too. 1390 01:46:05,720 --> 01:46:07,457 ADELAIDE OVAL 1391 01:46:38,807 --> 01:46:40,788 'No ball called from square leg' 1392 01:46:41,000 --> 01:46:42,447 'What is going to happen now?' 1393 01:46:42,761 --> 01:46:44,787 'I am sorry but I think this is pathetic' 1394 01:46:45,121 --> 01:46:47,823 'Talk about the Winjin' Poms; these are the Winjin' Aussies' 1395 01:46:53,710 --> 01:46:56,827 So you're saying he's throwing after he's been cleared by the ICC? 1396 01:46:57,120 --> 01:46:59,804 He threw the ball, so I made the call. 1397 01:47:00,111 --> 01:47:02,451 So you're saying you know better than the ICC? 1398 01:47:02,661 --> 01:47:03,898 Is that what you're saying? 1399 01:47:04,353 --> 01:47:06,971 You played what? Club cricket? You played club cricket, right? 1400 01:47:07,255 --> 01:47:10,886 So you're saying you know better than Holding, Dev and Walcott. 1401 01:47:11,111 --> 01:47:15,168 This is so unfair! Sorry, I'm going to call the ICC right now. 1402 01:47:15,308 --> 01:47:16,521 The decision stands. 1403 01:47:16,788 --> 01:47:19,388 You need to inform the captain first, before you call! 1404 01:47:19,715 --> 01:47:21,795 Please don't point your finger at me. 1405 01:47:21,990 --> 01:47:25,882 -This is unfair! -I made the call and it stands. 1406 01:47:26,206 --> 01:47:28,898 I'm sorry. We'll have to walk out. We'll have to walk out of the match. 1407 01:47:29,122 --> 01:47:30,157 Okay? I'm sorry. 1408 01:47:32,873 --> 01:47:35,265 Sorry guys. We are going to walk out. 1409 01:47:48,112 --> 01:47:50,715 'I think they have had enough. I don't blame Arjuna' 1410 01:47:51,269 --> 01:47:54,434 'Umpire Emerson thinks he knows more than every other player in the world' 1411 01:47:56,237 --> 01:47:58,555 Why was the umpire changed suddenly before the match? 1412 01:47:58,817 --> 01:48:01,164 I can't overrule the umpire's decision. 1413 01:48:01,409 --> 01:48:02,826 His call is final in the field. 1414 01:48:03,189 --> 01:48:05,297 Who gave the rights to this umpire to call Murali... 1415 01:48:05,583 --> 01:48:07,000 after he's been cleared by the ICC? 1416 01:48:08,798 --> 01:48:10,899 We'll talk about this after the match. 1417 01:48:11,198 --> 01:48:14,029 -Please... go back on the field. -Arjuna.. 1418 01:48:14,306 --> 01:48:18,260 Listen, just get on with the game. We'll deal this after the match. 1419 01:48:18,567 --> 01:48:20,562 -So you want us to get on with the game? -Yes. 1420 01:48:20,652 --> 01:48:22,425 Murali is going to continue to bowl in this match. 1421 01:48:22,618 --> 01:48:23,748 He is going to bowl leg spin. 1422 01:48:23,962 --> 01:48:26,431 -And you better not call him! -Why'd I call him on a leg spin? 1423 01:48:26,619 --> 01:48:28,427 I don't have a problem with his leg spin. 1424 01:48:28,824 --> 01:48:31,562 You called his leg spin last time. Go, look at the video! 1425 01:48:33,381 --> 01:48:34,363 Come boys. 1426 01:48:37,198 --> 01:48:37,893 Murali... 1427 01:48:38,593 --> 01:48:40,160 bowl leg spin throughout this match. 1428 01:48:40,888 --> 01:48:42,500 We will deal the issue after the match. 1429 01:48:43,235 --> 01:48:44,583 What's the issue again? 1430 01:48:45,483 --> 01:48:48,018 You took 16 wickets in Test match and won the game for us, right? 1431 01:48:48,926 --> 01:48:49,895 That's the issue. 1432 01:48:50,652 --> 01:48:52,454 -Come boys. -Come on! 1433 01:49:26,443 --> 01:49:28,555 This was decent spell considering you bowled leg spin. 1434 01:49:29,811 --> 01:49:31,738 Also, this is a batting track. 1435 01:49:33,178 --> 01:49:34,505 Indeed it's a batting track... 1436 01:49:36,110 --> 01:49:39,950 but if I had practiced leg spin, I'd have bowled even better. 1437 01:49:46,917 --> 01:49:49,819 Sri Lanka needs 5 runs to win with 2 wickets remaining. 1438 01:50:05,368 --> 01:50:08,145 The umpire called you out because they don't want us to win this match. 1439 01:50:08,750 --> 01:50:10,513 This match is in your hands now. 1440 01:50:10,933 --> 01:50:12,207 Just be brave, brother! 1441 01:50:12,815 --> 01:50:14,240 Come on, Murali! 1442 01:50:15,695 --> 01:50:17,127 'Out walks Murali' 1443 01:50:17,441 --> 01:50:19,143 'Can he do this with the bat?' 1444 01:50:20,965 --> 01:50:24,699 'Sri Lanka need two runs of four balls with one wicket remaining. 1445 01:50:43,397 --> 01:50:47,786 Murali holds the world record for highest number of Ducks in International Cricket. 1446 01:50:59,491 --> 01:51:00,900 Yes! Yes! 1447 01:51:03,950 --> 01:51:06,822 Even with so many issues, he bounced back by hitting that winning run... 1448 01:51:07,099 --> 01:51:08,539 and had that smile on his face. 1449 01:51:10,656 --> 01:51:11,999 Tell me the truth. 1450 01:51:13,319 --> 01:51:15,854 It seems like you are a cricket expert. 1451 01:51:17,302 --> 01:51:19,161 Did Murali chuck or not? 1452 01:51:20,268 --> 01:51:21,243 Take that bunch. 1453 01:51:27,232 --> 01:51:29,924 They targeted Murali. 1454 01:51:31,686 --> 01:51:33,097 After that, 1455 01:51:33,966 --> 01:51:38,799 ICC declared that, umpires cannot call out players during a match. 1456 01:51:44,034 --> 01:51:46,157 COUNTY CRICKET MATCH, ENGLAND In the next four years... 1457 01:51:46,561 --> 01:51:49,472 Murali made big not only in international cricket, 1458 01:51:49,683 --> 01:51:53,447 but he also dominated in England county cricket. 1459 01:51:58,256 --> 01:52:00,747 Sir, one autograph. Please, sir. 1460 01:52:01,527 --> 01:52:02,754 Thank you, sir. 1461 01:52:03,984 --> 01:52:06,391 So you are on a tour from Sri Lanka? 1462 01:52:06,945 --> 01:52:09,226 All Sri Lankans here are not tourists, 1463 01:52:09,579 --> 01:52:10,846 there are refugees too. 1464 01:52:11,911 --> 01:52:16,321 Do you know Tamil or you don't want to speak the language. 1465 01:52:30,500 --> 01:52:32,990 If we could decide our own identity, 1466 01:52:33,280 --> 01:52:35,432 then half of the problems in this world would vanish. 1467 01:52:35,724 --> 01:52:37,314 Be yourself, Murali. 1468 01:52:40,419 --> 01:52:42,339 'Today a ceasefire agreement enters into force...' 1469 01:52:42,533 --> 01:52:44,265 between Sri Lankan government and LTTE...' 1470 01:52:44,514 --> 01:52:46,580 Yes. I too saw it. 1471 01:52:50,578 --> 01:52:52,371 This is what we had been waiting for so long. 1472 01:52:53,011 --> 01:52:56,235 I think now we can take forward the UN Food program to the north. 1473 01:52:58,602 --> 01:53:01,418 SRI LANKA - LTTE BORDER MOMALLY CHECKPOINT 1474 01:53:04,587 --> 01:53:05,524 Sir, let me see that. 1475 01:53:10,351 --> 01:53:12,062 Sir! Hi, sir. 1476 01:53:12,353 --> 01:53:14,184 Let me get it stamped, sir. 1477 01:53:16,107 --> 01:53:17,937 I have been to many countries, 1478 01:53:18,641 --> 01:53:21,003 -but this the first time here in North. -Hi, sir. How are you? 1479 01:53:21,237 --> 01:53:23,134 It's okay. You're here with lot of gifts to offer. 1480 01:53:49,207 --> 01:53:52,603 -Sir, Murali sir... -Sir... 1481 01:53:57,752 --> 01:53:58,630 Hi. 1482 01:53:59,238 --> 01:54:00,198 Greetings. 1483 01:54:05,385 --> 01:54:06,638 Greetings. 1484 01:54:07,013 --> 01:54:09,998 It gives us immense pleasure that you're here in our place. 1485 01:54:10,994 --> 01:54:12,929 We have arranged a feast for you. Please join us. 1486 01:54:14,930 --> 01:54:15,522 Let's go. 1487 01:54:22,047 --> 01:54:24,917 We must reach Jaffna before sunset. That will be safe. 1488 01:54:27,274 --> 01:54:28,432 It's just 1 'O clock. 1489 01:54:29,216 --> 01:54:30,393 We shall leave by 2. 1490 01:54:30,740 --> 01:54:33,791 Time is actually 1:30. They are still following the old time zone. 1491 01:54:36,944 --> 01:54:38,250 Why did you stop? 1492 01:54:38,529 --> 01:54:40,087 You have nothing to worry. 1493 01:54:40,342 --> 01:54:43,290 Eelam is always safe for the Tamils and their friends. 1494 01:54:43,709 --> 01:54:45,851 Please come. Please. 1495 01:55:03,516 --> 01:55:04,821 Eat to your heart's content. 1496 01:55:10,333 --> 01:55:11,361 Thank you. 1497 01:55:12,764 --> 01:55:14,621 It's getting late. 1498 01:55:17,534 --> 01:55:19,161 He is our master. 1499 01:55:25,972 --> 01:55:31,781 So happy to see successful Tamil people like you helping out our people. 1500 01:55:32,344 --> 01:55:35,989 I heard that you're appointed as UN's food ambassador. 1501 01:55:37,185 --> 01:55:41,580 I feel it's our duty to ensure a healthy childhood for each and every child. 1502 01:55:42,083 --> 01:55:45,465 I want the children in this part also to be benefited too. 1503 01:55:50,730 --> 01:55:52,162 This not a part. 1504 01:55:58,424 --> 01:56:00,847 Meet Selvi. She is a part of the UN. 1505 01:56:02,947 --> 01:56:04,867 She will be supervising this program. 1506 01:56:06,254 --> 01:56:09,366 If you could give us logistical support, it'll be a great help. 1507 01:56:09,697 --> 01:56:11,263 We will definitely support you. 1508 01:56:11,713 --> 01:56:15,190 We are all fighting for the welfare of Tamils. 1509 01:56:15,747 --> 01:56:18,627 And it's peace time. 1510 01:56:19,551 --> 01:56:23,135 If it's always peace time, nobody has to suffer. 1511 01:56:26,195 --> 01:56:29,135 We don't wish to fight forever. 1512 01:56:30,455 --> 01:56:31,977 All we want is peace. 1513 01:56:33,395 --> 01:56:34,495 Sir... 1514 01:56:35,912 --> 01:56:37,135 may I ask you directly? 1515 01:56:37,810 --> 01:56:38,897 Go ahead. Ask. 1516 01:56:41,170 --> 01:56:43,936 Why are you on your feet? There's no hurry. 1517 01:56:45,016 --> 01:56:48,466 According to our local time, you have half an hour. 1518 01:56:52,500 --> 01:56:54,435 You say that you want peace, 1519 01:56:55,222 --> 01:56:56,961 but you conduct arm strikes. 1520 01:56:57,486 --> 01:56:58,747 Do you think that's justified? 1521 01:56:59,459 --> 01:57:01,759 Only because we took up arms, 1522 01:57:02,149 --> 01:57:04,354 today we are invited for peace talks. 1523 01:57:04,916 --> 01:57:07,524 Or else, we'd have been crushed. 1524 01:57:09,123 --> 01:57:11,629 A lot has happened till now. 1525 01:57:13,227 --> 01:57:16,272 From now on I wish our youngsters to drop these weapons... 1526 01:57:16,579 --> 01:57:21,113 and become doctors, engineers and sportsmen. 1527 01:57:23,355 --> 01:57:25,065 I believe you will agree with me. 1528 01:57:28,985 --> 01:57:30,087 Our brother is asking, 1529 01:57:30,348 --> 01:57:32,396 why are you carrying a gun when you must be studying? 1530 01:57:32,664 --> 01:57:33,631 Answer him. 1531 01:57:34,607 --> 01:57:36,871 When our parents are killed while fighting for our rights, 1532 01:57:37,129 --> 01:57:38,697 and our sisters are getting raped; 1533 01:57:38,920 --> 01:57:40,314 what do you expect us to do? 1534 01:57:40,658 --> 01:57:42,472 Play cricket? 1535 01:57:46,348 --> 01:57:49,526 We all supported Dev and Gavaskar. 1536 01:57:49,797 --> 01:57:52,401 That was until a player named Muralidaran came into the scene. 1537 01:57:53,478 --> 01:57:56,934 Now many of our Tamil people watch cricket just for you. 1538 01:57:57,591 --> 01:58:01,618 Since you're the flag bearer of peace, let me ask you this. 1539 01:58:02,645 --> 01:58:05,698 What is your position on this movement? 1540 01:58:09,259 --> 01:58:10,969 Kandy is where I was born. 1541 01:58:12,056 --> 01:58:13,414 Sri Lanka is my country. 1542 01:58:13,796 --> 01:58:17,373 Millions of Tamils like me, had to fight extreme hardships... 1543 01:58:18,595 --> 01:58:21,430 to receive our citizenship and most of us are still struggling. 1544 01:58:21,848 --> 01:58:23,380 Even if a separate country is allotted, 1545 01:58:23,612 --> 01:58:26,250 around a million Tamils like me, have a home in Sri Lanka. 1546 01:58:26,562 --> 01:58:29,091 Anyone who is forced to leave this country is a refugee. 1547 01:58:31,235 --> 01:58:34,809 We have finally overcome being tagged as illegal immigrants. 1548 01:58:39,196 --> 01:58:41,448 We are not fighting for just ourselves. 1549 01:58:41,733 --> 01:58:43,817 We are fighting for all the Tamil people. 1550 01:58:44,155 --> 01:58:46,563 I also wish to help our people. 1551 01:58:48,947 --> 01:58:50,815 That's why I am here. 1552 01:58:53,152 --> 01:58:55,851 It doesn't matter who is on the right side, 1553 01:58:56,566 --> 01:58:59,001 it's always the innocent people who suffer in times of war. 1554 01:59:00,112 --> 01:59:02,327 Tell this to the oppressor who is breaking us down. 1555 01:59:02,821 --> 01:59:04,973 Not to the ones who are fighting back. 1556 01:59:13,095 --> 01:59:15,051 -Sir, autograph please. -Thank you. 1557 01:59:18,372 --> 01:59:19,260 Thank you. 1558 01:59:20,202 --> 01:59:23,884 The way Murali spoke inside, I was scared they wouldn't let us go. 1559 01:59:27,408 --> 01:59:28,330 So... 1560 01:59:28,675 --> 01:59:30,917 Murali you were too frank. 1561 01:59:31,360 --> 01:59:32,833 This isn't your cricket game. 1562 01:59:33,079 --> 01:59:34,167 This is politics! 1563 01:59:34,365 --> 01:59:35,040 Murali sir... 1564 01:59:35,660 --> 01:59:38,427 the people here love you so much, 1565 01:59:39,087 --> 01:59:42,062 but it seems that you're not supporting them enough. 1566 01:59:42,317 --> 01:59:46,293 If I support the Tamils, the Sinhalese will hate me. 1567 01:59:47,987 --> 01:59:51,021 If I support the Sinhalese, the Tamils will hate me. 1568 01:59:52,300 --> 01:59:54,573 If I take wickets, I'll be tagged as 'Chucker'. 1569 01:59:55,008 --> 01:59:57,147 If I don't take wickets, I'll be tagged as 'Overrated'. 1570 01:59:57,551 --> 01:59:58,618 I am... 1571 01:59:59,464 --> 02:00:02,562 sick to prove myself all the time to everyone. 1572 02:00:03,981 --> 02:00:05,114 Pointless. 1573 02:00:09,123 --> 02:00:12,597 During Sri Lanka - Australia series, Murali's Doosra was reported for suspected action... 1574 02:00:12,896 --> 02:00:14,900 when he was on the verge of achieving 500 wicket mark in Test cricket 1575 02:00:15,090 --> 02:00:16,458 GALLE, SRI LANKA. 1576 02:00:17,996 --> 02:00:20,729 How do you find reaching 500 wickets before Murali? 1577 02:00:21,276 --> 02:00:23,181 There's a lot of hype about this contest. 1578 02:00:23,444 --> 02:00:27,064 Were able to keep the milestone and the record off your mind and just bowl? 1579 02:00:27,642 --> 02:00:30,709 I didn't think I was going to get the seven needed to break the world record. 1580 02:00:30,971 --> 02:00:33,588 But... obviously it was on my mind. 1581 02:00:34,233 --> 02:00:36,083 Do you think Murali will beat you to the record? 1582 02:00:36,333 --> 02:00:38,711 He'll probably get a 1000 wickets before he retires. 1583 02:00:39,184 --> 02:00:42,468 I mean... they are about to play... is it Zimbabwe next? 1584 02:00:42,835 --> 02:00:44,934 Are you suggesting he gets a lot of the softer wickets? 1585 02:00:45,174 --> 02:00:46,586 You're saying that, mate. Not me. 1586 02:00:47,740 --> 02:00:49,326 But I mean... at the end of the day... 1587 02:00:49,604 --> 02:00:51,498 We are both trying to win matches for our team. 1588 02:00:52,299 --> 02:00:54,677 That's my focus and I'm sure that's his as well. 1589 02:00:55,134 --> 02:00:56,942 Hi Shane. Roy here from 'The Wicket'. 1590 02:00:57,526 --> 02:00:59,868 What about the allegations that his 'Doosra' might be illegal. 1591 02:01:00,057 --> 02:01:01,542 Will that slow down his wicket taking. 1592 02:01:02,314 --> 02:01:04,899 Okay, thanks guys. That's all from me. 1593 02:01:05,509 --> 02:01:08,821 -Murali, come! Come on! -This is unnecessary. 1594 02:01:09,125 --> 02:01:11,101 If not now then when? 1595 02:01:14,187 --> 02:01:15,177 So gentlemen... 1596 02:01:15,622 --> 02:01:18,698 Highest wicket taker in the history of Test cricket! 1597 02:01:19,102 --> 02:01:21,405 Our own Muthiah Muralidaran! Yay! 1598 02:01:25,972 --> 02:01:27,723 Hey! No! No! 1599 02:01:53,655 --> 02:01:55,715 Speak of the devil! Guess who it is? 1600 02:01:58,438 --> 02:01:59,509 Congrats, mate! 1601 02:01:59,749 --> 02:02:01,693 I'm celebrating your record with all of London. 1602 02:02:03,192 --> 02:02:04,440 Truth be told, 1603 02:02:05,705 --> 02:02:07,953 I can't be happy about achieving this world record. 1604 02:02:08,440 --> 02:02:10,855 What happened? What's the problem? 1605 02:02:12,963 --> 02:02:16,727 Now even the Zimbabweans are sledging me that I got all my wickets by chucking. 1606 02:02:17,724 --> 02:02:19,748 I need your help to make an appeal to the ICC. 1607 02:02:20,454 --> 02:02:21,099 Okay. 1608 02:02:22,114 --> 02:02:22,977 I'll do it. 1609 02:03:06,670 --> 02:03:08,675 MURALI ARM BRACE TEST 1610 02:03:08,891 --> 02:03:10,280 This is way too heavy. 1611 02:03:11,555 --> 02:03:13,220 This could damage your shoulder. 1612 02:03:13,827 --> 02:03:14,952 I don't care. 1613 02:03:16,474 --> 02:03:18,469 Even if I never bowl again; I don't care. 1614 02:03:19,242 --> 02:03:22,707 Just want to prove to everyone that I'm not a cheater. 1615 02:03:24,891 --> 02:03:26,324 This has to end. 1616 02:03:26,804 --> 02:03:27,608 Let's go, try. 1617 02:03:27,864 --> 02:03:29,197 Okay, Murali! Come on! 1618 02:03:32,250 --> 02:03:33,202 Never mind. 1619 02:03:38,911 --> 02:03:41,248 No worries. It looked alright. Keep trying. Okay? 1620 02:03:46,241 --> 02:03:47,499 Don't worry. Try again. 1621 02:03:48,558 --> 02:03:50,666 If he's bowling like this for days... 1622 02:03:50,943 --> 02:03:53,104 then a shoulder injury is a certainty. 1623 02:03:55,197 --> 02:03:56,914 Murali has made up his mind. 1624 02:03:57,267 --> 02:03:59,157 I don't think we can change his decision. 1625 02:04:11,532 --> 02:04:13,189 Amazing! Yes! 1626 02:04:27,498 --> 02:04:28,301 Brilliant! 1627 02:04:38,152 --> 02:04:39,231 Wow! 1628 02:04:47,595 --> 02:04:50,185 I've seen the footage and I watched him bowl. 1629 02:04:51,190 --> 02:04:52,990 Murali is a lovely bloke but... 1630 02:04:53,875 --> 02:04:55,742 he can't turn it like that legally. 1631 02:04:57,775 --> 02:04:59,853 Just keep an open mind, that's all I ask. 1632 02:05:00,633 --> 02:05:02,831 I have been umpiring for 20 long years. 1633 02:05:03,160 --> 02:05:05,020 I can tell when someone's chucking. 1634 02:05:05,477 --> 02:05:07,030 That's why I wanted you here, Barry. 1635 02:05:15,387 --> 02:05:16,879 Are you sure about this Murali? 1636 02:05:17,472 --> 02:05:20,667 It's all live. These are all high speed cameras. 1637 02:05:21,107 --> 02:05:22,547 We can't edit afterwards. 1638 02:05:23,478 --> 02:05:25,729 Thank you. See Mark... 1639 02:05:27,033 --> 02:05:28,250 there's nothing to hide. 1640 02:05:28,789 --> 02:05:30,154 I am okay. 1641 02:06:10,454 --> 02:06:11,945 That cast must be flexible. 1642 02:06:14,279 --> 02:06:16,094 It has stainless steel rods running through it. 1643 02:06:16,349 --> 02:06:17,632 It has zero flex. 1644 02:06:20,855 --> 02:06:21,860 Can I see it? 1645 02:06:22,354 --> 02:06:23,157 Sure. 1646 02:06:24,603 --> 02:06:25,369 Have it. 1647 02:06:27,252 --> 02:06:28,339 Jesus! 1648 02:06:29,652 --> 02:06:30,313 Jeez! 1649 02:06:32,097 --> 02:06:33,844 How did you manage to bowl with this thing? 1650 02:06:34,062 --> 02:06:35,067 Can I see? 1651 02:06:38,824 --> 02:06:41,344 The weight of this could've dislocated your shoulder. 1652 02:06:42,020 --> 02:06:43,181 Absolutely! 1653 02:06:43,537 --> 02:06:45,267 You pushed him too hard! 1654 02:06:45,919 --> 02:06:47,619 I can tell when someone is chucking. 1655 02:06:50,792 --> 02:06:53,088 For the first time in my life, I'm eating humble pie. 1656 02:06:53,702 --> 02:06:54,894 I'm sorry, Murali. 1657 02:06:56,812 --> 02:06:57,727 It's okay. 1658 02:06:58,080 --> 02:06:59,183 You're an honest man. 1659 02:06:59,669 --> 02:07:01,620 You'll get a good result from the ICC. 1660 02:07:02,085 --> 02:07:02,835 Thank you. 1661 02:07:16,683 --> 02:07:18,721 That's how it is. Don't bother straightening it. 1662 02:07:19,155 --> 02:07:20,557 Get me the Betadine. 1663 02:07:20,839 --> 02:07:26,106 MURALI WAS ENGAGED TO MADHI MALAR, WHO HAILS FROM CHENNAI, INDIA. 1664 02:07:37,724 --> 02:07:40,379 I would not be worried if Murali had injured himself while playing. 1665 02:07:42,141 --> 02:07:46,111 But he got hurt in the pursuit to prove that he is honest. 1666 02:07:48,995 --> 02:07:50,381 But the truth is, 1667 02:07:51,107 --> 02:07:53,021 my boy will never cheat anyone. 1668 02:08:01,943 --> 02:08:04,928 Was it worth the risk of not bowling again? 1669 02:08:05,887 --> 02:08:07,927 Did the ICC accept your appeal? 1670 02:08:09,315 --> 02:08:10,231 Not yet. 1671 02:08:11,043 --> 02:08:12,571 So you've become a cricket expert now? 1672 02:08:13,186 --> 02:08:17,483 Muthiah Muralidaran, 547 test wickets, 362 ODI scalps, 1673 02:08:17,739 --> 02:08:20,688 average 22.72, economy rate 2.9 1674 02:08:22,577 --> 02:08:23,541 Wow! 1675 02:08:24,723 --> 02:08:27,845 Looks like you're a better expert than my grandma. 1676 02:08:28,422 --> 02:08:30,065 Does she know cricket? 1677 02:08:32,300 --> 02:08:34,685 She knows everything about everything. 1678 02:08:35,795 --> 02:08:39,223 So, ICC allows 10% flex for fast bowlers... 1679 02:08:39,538 --> 02:08:41,714 and 5% for spinners. 1680 02:08:42,674 --> 02:08:45,560 Well, why the discrimination? It doesn't make sense? 1681 02:08:46,674 --> 02:08:47,438 Wow! 1682 02:08:48,459 --> 02:08:49,464 Impressive! 1683 02:08:49,763 --> 02:08:52,227 I think I must have hired you instead of Wije. 1684 02:08:54,890 --> 02:08:57,455 Is it for the same reason your 'Doosra' was also banned? 1685 02:08:57,641 --> 02:08:58,587 See... 1686 02:08:59,203 --> 02:09:00,590 My life is like a... 1687 02:09:01,107 --> 02:09:02,359 rough sea. 1688 02:09:02,718 --> 02:09:04,558 It's never been a smooth sailing. 1689 02:09:07,187 --> 02:09:08,904 Obstacles keep coming. 1690 02:09:10,555 --> 02:09:13,818 I'll keep moving past it and you must be prepared for that. 1691 02:09:15,339 --> 02:09:18,381 Rough sea or storm; I'm always with you. 1692 02:09:29,506 --> 02:09:30,638 Hello, Murali sir. 1693 02:09:30,938 --> 02:09:32,821 -Hello, ma'am. -Hey! No... no... Let's go. 1694 02:09:33,061 --> 02:09:35,776 Who will you support when Sri Lanka and India play each other? 1695 02:09:36,426 --> 02:09:37,964 Hey! Come on, let's go. 1696 02:09:38,808 --> 02:09:41,606 Excuse me, guys! We have press meet in the evening. Sorry. 1697 02:09:41,860 --> 02:09:42,934 Sorry... sorry. 1698 02:09:44,065 --> 02:09:46,682 One question. Only one question... please... 1699 02:09:46,982 --> 02:09:48,489 Sorry, guys. I'm sorry. 1700 02:09:48,857 --> 02:09:50,364 Not now. Bye. 1701 02:09:51,025 --> 02:09:51,826 Sir... Murali sir... 1702 02:10:15,237 --> 02:10:16,848 Murali, where's Madhi? 1703 02:10:17,394 --> 02:10:18,265 Madhi? 1704 02:10:20,859 --> 02:10:21,771 I don't know. 1705 02:10:22,540 --> 02:10:23,312 Let me check. 1706 02:10:33,708 --> 02:10:35,516 You seemed to be lost in thought. 1707 02:10:38,907 --> 02:10:41,556 That reporter's question is running in my mind. 1708 02:10:42,239 --> 02:10:43,754 Is it still bothering you? 1709 02:10:44,421 --> 02:10:47,721 Everyone's talking about the India - Sri Lanka match. 1710 02:10:49,321 --> 02:10:50,678 If I support India, 1711 02:10:51,517 --> 02:10:52,650 Bad wife. 1712 02:10:52,933 --> 02:10:54,577 And if I support Sri Lanka, 1713 02:10:54,669 --> 02:10:55,659 A traitor. 1714 02:10:58,802 --> 02:11:00,039 Welcome to my world. 1715 02:11:02,311 --> 02:11:04,584 One day, I asked the same question to my grandma. 1716 02:11:05,222 --> 02:11:06,236 What did she say? 1717 02:11:06,873 --> 02:11:08,486 She said nothing. 1718 02:11:10,219 --> 02:11:13,203 You can support Australia and even that won't bother me. 1719 02:11:14,471 --> 02:11:15,258 Now, let's go. 1720 02:11:19,200 --> 02:11:21,944 INDIA CANCELLED THE TOUR OF PAKISTAN FOR SECURITY REASONS 1721 02:11:22,140 --> 02:11:25,073 INSTEAD SRI LANKA DECIDED TO SUPPORT THEIR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOUR 1722 02:11:26,091 --> 02:11:27,904 3rd MARCH, LAHORE, PAKISTAN 1723 02:11:28,819 --> 02:11:31,159 SRI LANKA AND PAKISTAN TEAM HOTEL 1724 02:11:31,384 --> 02:11:33,772 PAKISTAN TEAM MANAGER 1725 02:11:36,219 --> 02:11:37,307 Good morning. 1726 02:11:37,524 --> 02:11:39,482 Our boys are tired after two days of fielding. 1727 02:11:39,774 --> 02:11:41,635 So they'd be 30 minutes late. 1728 02:11:42,017 --> 02:11:43,426 No problem. We'll leave now. 1729 02:11:43,711 --> 02:11:46,127 -Our team needs a quick warm up. -Right. Okay. 1730 02:11:48,293 --> 02:11:50,664 Boys, make it fast. We need to leave now. 1731 02:11:51,264 --> 02:11:51,939 Alright? 1732 02:11:54,466 --> 02:11:56,657 They have been resting from yesterday evening. 1733 02:11:57,114 --> 02:11:58,967 Then why do they need extra 30 minutes of rest? 1734 02:11:59,379 --> 02:12:02,036 Three of you thrashed their bowling for two straight days. 1735 02:12:02,283 --> 02:12:03,836 Do you think a day's rest would suffice? 1736 02:12:20,397 --> 02:12:22,625 Murali, we batted well for two days. 1737 02:12:22,879 --> 02:12:25,571 Don't let us toil in the field for the remaining three days. 1738 02:12:26,419 --> 02:12:27,948 This wicket is dead. 1739 02:12:28,228 --> 02:12:29,493 Forfeit the game if you want. 1740 02:12:29,725 --> 02:12:32,110 It's so annoying when I think of bowling in such a flat track. 1741 02:12:32,432 --> 02:12:34,690 Better if some bomb goes off somewhere and they cancel the match. 1742 02:12:34,840 --> 02:12:35,860 It'd be awesome, right? 1743 02:13:54,254 --> 02:13:56,846 'Helicopters were forced to airlift the Sri Lankan cricket team...' 1744 02:13:57,053 --> 02:13:58,811 'from the stadium in Eastern Pakistan,' 1745 02:13:58,905 --> 02:14:01,012 'following an attack of the tour bus' 1746 02:14:02,284 --> 02:14:03,941 Did you talk to Prakash? Did he say something? 1747 02:14:04,086 --> 02:14:06,554 Prakash informed me after watching the news in TV. 1748 02:14:06,652 --> 02:14:09,891 I don't know what to do. I'm getting so scared. 1749 02:14:10,180 --> 02:14:12,745 Don't worry. Everything will be alright. 1750 02:14:13,179 --> 02:14:16,283 Sister-in-law, please come here. They are showing Murali on TV. 1751 02:14:17,536 --> 02:14:19,996 '...near the main sports stadium in the city of Lahore' 1752 02:14:20,348 --> 02:14:24,631 'It triggered a 15 minute gun battle between the assailants and the police' 1753 02:14:34,448 --> 02:14:37,936 He is safe, right? Please control yourself. 1754 02:14:42,411 --> 02:14:44,251 MURALI'S FINAL TEST MATCH 1755 02:14:44,412 --> 02:14:45,882 Well, they are lucky. 1756 02:14:46,180 --> 02:14:49,076 Their lives are valued more than ours. 1757 02:14:49,397 --> 02:14:50,694 I just don't understand why. 1758 02:14:51,550 --> 02:14:52,894 Who said so? 1759 02:14:54,408 --> 02:14:57,677 If Murali, Kumara, Mahela were shot dead, the whole country would've been stunned! 1760 02:14:58,937 --> 02:15:00,774 Our people were dying here! 1761 02:15:01,585 --> 02:15:04,412 When my parents were killed, nobody spoke a word! 1762 02:15:04,697 --> 02:15:08,132 They never touched a weapon, why do they have to be killed? 1763 02:15:10,192 --> 02:15:13,237 At least one cricketer should have been killed in that attack. 1764 02:15:13,679 --> 02:15:16,477 Then they would've understood our pain. 1765 02:15:16,754 --> 02:15:17,436 Dad... 1766 02:15:19,889 --> 02:15:20,939 Shall we leave? 1767 02:15:26,149 --> 02:15:29,059 Is my father boring you with his cricket stories? 1768 02:15:30,768 --> 02:15:33,032 Dad told me that you are from Jaffna. 1769 02:15:33,295 --> 02:15:34,120 How's Colombo? 1770 02:15:34,563 --> 02:15:35,681 Well, it's different. 1771 02:15:35,988 --> 02:15:38,020 Let's start in 15 minutes. 1772 02:15:38,603 --> 02:15:40,704 Let's take a three wheeler to the fort. 1773 02:15:41,190 --> 02:15:42,623 From there we'll catch a bus. 1774 02:15:43,635 --> 02:15:44,791 I'll call a rickshaw. 1775 02:15:52,851 --> 02:15:55,080 My son. Diwakar. 1776 02:15:56,320 --> 02:15:57,147 He was a leg spinner. 1777 02:15:57,681 --> 02:16:01,414 He wished to play for Sri Lanka, just like Murali. 1778 02:16:01,841 --> 02:16:03,836 Quite a talented boy. 1779 02:16:04,326 --> 02:16:05,384 But... 1780 02:16:08,032 --> 02:16:09,479 whom do I blame? 1781 02:16:11,099 --> 02:16:13,001 Where do I seek justice? 1782 02:16:17,050 --> 02:16:21,183 This is our sacrifice for the revolution. 1783 02:16:23,523 --> 02:16:24,965 My son's legs... 1784 02:16:25,467 --> 02:16:27,023 and his dream. 1785 02:16:35,225 --> 02:16:39,067 We don't live in a fair world. 1786 02:16:40,490 --> 02:16:42,598 We have to fight to live in peace. 1787 02:16:43,880 --> 02:16:46,078 Whether it's a famous cricketer... 1788 02:16:47,232 --> 02:16:49,865 or a simple worker like me. 1789 02:16:53,944 --> 02:16:57,552 Didn't you ask "How will we be benefited from Murali taking 800 wickets?" 1790 02:17:00,589 --> 02:17:04,211 Before the struggle ends and normalcy returns, 1791 02:17:04,916 --> 02:17:07,107 the victory of a player like Murali... 1792 02:17:08,007 --> 02:17:11,652 will give us a hope of victory in this unfair world. 1793 02:17:18,473 --> 02:17:22,606 After Murali's struggle for years, ICC finally met to make a final decision on the legality of his action. 1794 02:17:31,577 --> 02:17:34,945 Look, we have been hearing this optical illusion malarkey... 1795 02:17:35,402 --> 02:17:36,843 since the dawn of time. 1796 02:17:37,967 --> 02:17:41,213 Even my 10 year old grandson can tell what a chuck looks like. 1797 02:17:42,616 --> 02:17:44,911 I'd like all of us to leave our emotions at the door... 1798 02:17:45,199 --> 02:17:47,011 and look at numbers and facts. 1799 02:17:47,363 --> 02:17:48,575 What is five degrees? 1800 02:17:49,070 --> 02:17:50,381 What is 10? 1801 02:17:50,787 --> 02:17:51,972 That's 90 . 1802 02:17:52,364 --> 02:17:53,413 That's 45. 1803 02:17:53,746 --> 02:17:54,719 That's 20. 1804 02:17:55,422 --> 02:17:56,772 And there's five, 1805 02:17:57,035 --> 02:17:58,363 the legal amount for a spinner. 1806 02:17:58,617 --> 02:17:59,645 There's 10, 1807 02:18:00,050 --> 02:18:01,633 the legal amount for a pace bowler 1808 02:18:02,487 --> 02:18:04,782 If your 10 year old can spot that during a bowling action... 1809 02:18:05,195 --> 02:18:06,228 He's Superman! 1810 02:18:12,178 --> 02:18:16,681 This is the work of Dr. Paul Hirion, Mark Potters and Dr. Elliot here. 1811 02:18:17,858 --> 02:18:19,727 These gentlemen filmed every player... 1812 02:18:19,943 --> 02:18:22,419 who bowled in the recent ICC Champions trophy. 1813 02:18:22,774 --> 02:18:25,121 And the results are eye opening to say the least. 1814 02:18:27,361 --> 02:18:28,081 Daryl... 1815 02:18:28,350 --> 02:18:32,251 This is gathered from the data based on the ICC Champions trophy. 1816 02:18:34,991 --> 02:18:37,788 Glenn McGrath - average flex 12.6 1817 02:18:38,260 --> 02:18:40,758 Allan Donald - average flex 12.1 1818 02:18:41,081 --> 02:18:43,669 Zaheer Khan - average flex 10.9 1819 02:18:44,014 --> 02:18:45,260 James Anderson... 1820 02:18:45,581 --> 02:18:47,719 average flex 13.6! 1821 02:18:52,183 --> 02:18:55,243 If we have to ban the bowlers and humiliate them in the press, 1822 02:18:55,655 --> 02:18:59,431 then we need better reasons than your 10 year old thinks he can see. 1823 02:19:04,737 --> 02:19:07,318 Murali is scrutinized only because he is different... 1824 02:19:07,703 --> 02:19:10,117 and not because he is bending his elbows more than the others. 1825 02:19:10,340 --> 02:19:12,202 It's not his elbow that is getting him wickets. 1826 02:19:12,389 --> 02:19:15,342 It's his skill! His hard work! His determination! 1827 02:19:15,741 --> 02:19:16,994 His courage under pressure! 1828 02:19:17,300 --> 02:19:18,935 You guys have thrown everything at him. 1829 02:19:19,166 --> 02:19:21,523 Your umpires, your fans, your press... 1830 02:19:21,764 --> 02:19:23,260 Even your prime minister! 1831 02:19:23,470 --> 02:19:26,096 But you can't take down a guy this good! 1832 02:19:26,884 --> 02:19:29,074 I thought we are leaving emotions out of this. 1833 02:19:29,358 --> 02:19:30,957 Okay, so let's stick with science. 1834 02:19:31,263 --> 02:19:34,628 15% is when a throw becomes visible to the human eye. 1835 02:19:35,047 --> 02:19:38,581 Let's set the rules consistently come down hard on those who breaks them. 1836 02:19:38,913 --> 02:19:40,735 But don't use arbitrary sticks... 1837 02:19:40,990 --> 02:19:43,646 to beat those who don't confirm to your coaching manuals. 1838 02:19:44,508 --> 02:19:45,762 You make a good point. 1839 02:19:45,965 --> 02:19:49,474 This funny game doesn't rely on rules but on laws. 1840 02:19:49,918 --> 02:19:51,965 So, let's have a debate! 1841 02:19:52,284 --> 02:19:54,373 And let's make all the right decisions. 1842 02:19:54,958 --> 02:19:56,995 This is going on far too long. 1843 02:20:06,846 --> 02:20:07,686 Buddy, 1844 02:20:08,472 --> 02:20:10,512 you gave hope to all the other bowlers. 1845 02:20:18,601 --> 02:20:19,926 Well done, mate. 1846 02:20:20,460 --> 02:20:22,358 -Thanks. -You're going to take a 1000 wickets. 1847 02:20:22,718 --> 02:20:23,799 Bowl your heart out. 1848 02:20:34,768 --> 02:20:36,763 It's been a while since I watched a cricket match. 1849 02:20:38,578 --> 02:20:39,613 How does it feel? 1850 02:20:41,416 --> 02:20:42,181 Boring. 1851 02:20:44,604 --> 02:20:47,657 When Naren was born you didn't turn up because the team was important. 1852 02:20:48,017 --> 02:20:51,369 Then why did you plan for this holiday when your team is playing in Sharjah? 1853 02:20:52,853 --> 02:20:55,059 I've spent my whole life proving to everyone. 1854 02:21:00,219 --> 02:21:02,575 That I'm innocent and I was not chucking. 1855 02:21:03,864 --> 02:21:05,971 That I'm Tamil as well as a Sri Lankan. 1856 02:21:06,556 --> 02:21:08,059 That's all I've been doing all along. 1857 02:21:08,362 --> 02:21:09,277 I have had enough. 1858 02:21:09,899 --> 02:21:11,655 I realized one thing. 1859 02:21:14,588 --> 02:21:17,852 When somebody decides not to trust you, 1860 02:21:20,640 --> 02:21:22,357 then no point trying to prove yourself. 1861 02:21:22,629 --> 02:21:25,298 There are many deserving youngsters. 1862 02:21:25,574 --> 02:21:26,340 So... 1863 02:21:28,119 --> 02:21:29,727 I can't believe it. 1864 02:21:31,541 --> 02:21:32,936 So is it over, Murali? 1865 02:21:33,514 --> 02:21:35,659 What about taking 1000 wickets? 1866 02:21:36,681 --> 02:21:38,954 So aren't you going to play anymore? 1867 02:21:56,078 --> 02:21:58,433 Murali, are you sure about it? 1868 02:21:59,092 --> 02:22:00,743 Now you're playing at your peak! 1869 02:22:01,403 --> 02:22:03,897 See, if I want I can play for another five years. 1870 02:22:05,030 --> 02:22:05,959 For what? 1871 02:22:07,587 --> 02:22:09,439 I just want to play one last match. 1872 02:22:09,717 --> 02:22:11,328 Oh, come on Murali! 1873 02:22:11,995 --> 02:22:14,147 Nobody retires in middle of a series. 1874 02:22:14,462 --> 02:22:17,199 Play all the three matches. You need 8 wickets to reach 800. 1875 02:22:17,597 --> 02:22:18,392 Murali, 1876 02:22:18,752 --> 02:22:21,370 those Indians play spin really well. 1877 02:22:21,655 --> 02:22:23,463 One match may not be enough. 1878 02:22:25,045 --> 02:22:27,689 Why don't you announce this as your 'Farewell series'? 1879 02:22:28,011 --> 02:22:30,832 No bowler in this world has achieved the feat of taking 800 wickets. 1880 02:22:31,065 --> 02:22:32,159 And it's going to be very difficult. 1881 02:22:32,346 --> 02:22:34,147 So, don't miss this opportunity. 1882 02:22:34,664 --> 02:22:37,383 Eight wickets in three matches; it's boring! 1883 02:22:38,283 --> 02:22:41,259 At least, let my last match be an exciting one. 1884 02:22:41,980 --> 02:22:42,775 What do you think? 1885 02:22:43,946 --> 02:22:47,067 The news paper print is ready. Follow it up. 1886 02:22:48,589 --> 02:22:50,170 -Editor is very happy. -Nice. 1887 02:22:50,449 --> 02:22:53,096 He'll will break the record before we reach the ground. Make it fast. 1888 02:22:53,360 --> 02:22:54,763 -Going to watch the match? -Yes. 1889 02:22:55,040 --> 02:22:57,067 -Do you want to join? -But tickets must be sold out. 1890 02:22:57,355 --> 02:22:58,580 I have got a pass. 1891 02:22:59,285 --> 02:23:00,200 Come, let's go. 1892 02:23:00,874 --> 02:23:02,213 Sport journalist Diwakar. 1893 02:23:05,717 --> 02:23:10,226 India are 246 for 7 with 3 wickets remaining. Murali is still on 799. 1894 02:23:29,001 --> 02:23:30,156 Howzat? 1895 02:23:36,271 --> 02:23:37,944 'India loses its eighth wicket' 1896 02:23:38,213 --> 02:23:40,041 'Murali is still on 799' 1897 02:23:40,244 --> 02:23:42,576 Don't worry, Murali. Still two more wickets are left for you. 1898 02:23:43,334 --> 02:23:44,257 I don't care, dude! 1899 02:24:46,872 --> 02:24:47,780 Hey, good throw. 1900 02:24:48,716 --> 02:24:49,385 Good one. 1901 02:24:51,056 --> 02:24:51,852 Murali... 1902 02:24:52,324 --> 02:24:53,794 still one more wicket is left for you. 1903 02:24:54,057 --> 02:24:55,542 Like I care! Just go! 1904 02:24:56,570 --> 02:24:57,905 Boys, back to position. 1905 02:24:58,520 --> 02:25:00,323 'Murali is stranded on 799' 1906 02:25:00,578 --> 02:25:02,468 'Sri Lanka needs just one wicket for victory' 1907 02:25:02,812 --> 02:25:05,618 'Will Malinga help Murali by not taking a wicket?' 1908 02:25:38,690 --> 02:25:40,523 LAST 20 OVERS 0 WICKETS 22 RUNS 1909 02:25:40,970 --> 02:25:42,372 The astrologer predicted that... 1910 02:25:42,694 --> 02:25:44,381 he'll get the wicket before 3 'O clock. 1911 02:25:44,838 --> 02:25:45,867 But he hasn't got it yet. 1912 02:25:46,159 --> 02:25:48,761 Quiet please. I am already so tensed here. 1913 02:26:02,785 --> 02:26:04,748 We have a shipment arriving at the factory tonight. 1914 02:26:05,078 --> 02:26:06,345 It's getting late here. 1915 02:26:07,538 --> 02:26:10,838 Is your factory more important than our son's wicket? 1916 02:26:11,131 --> 02:26:13,163 Didn't your son already take 799 wickets? 1917 02:26:13,446 --> 02:26:15,854 Isn't that enough? What's the big deal with this one wicket? 1918 02:26:25,113 --> 02:26:26,515 We should not give the wicket. 1919 02:26:30,294 --> 02:26:32,042 -What? -Anyway you're losing. 1920 02:26:32,821 --> 02:26:33,909 Give your wicket. 1921 02:26:34,185 --> 02:26:36,106 Go! Get your wicket. 1922 02:26:54,689 --> 02:26:56,429 Murali is exhausted, dad. 1923 02:26:56,737 --> 02:26:58,303 Doesn't look like it's going to happen. 1924 02:26:58,551 --> 02:26:59,976 Forget the record. 1925 02:27:00,936 --> 02:27:03,236 This is last time we'll be watching Murali in a Test match. 1926 02:27:04,744 --> 02:27:06,176 We must enjoy this moment. 1927 02:27:07,800 --> 02:27:09,137 Come on Murali! Come on! 1928 02:29:02,938 --> 02:29:05,638 MURALI CREATES HISTORY BY TAKING 100 WICKETS IN BIG MATCH LEAGUE 1929 02:29:05,975 --> 02:29:10,102 Lord Muruga, not just a 100 but my grandson should take 1000 wickets. 1930 02:29:10,769 --> 02:29:11,685 Prabhu! 1931 02:29:11,925 --> 02:29:13,652 Nobody can take 1000 wickets, grandma. 1932 02:29:13,899 --> 02:29:15,556 Don't confuse the God himself! 1933 02:32:29,974 --> 02:32:30,067 END BEEP 136096