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Vol. 5 Num 538 Thu. December 01, 2005  
   
Sports


Murali relishing the challenge


After a none-too-impressive performance in the one-dayers, Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is keen to prove himself in the Test series against India beginning here on Friday.

The off-spinner said India were a "formidable" side and it would be a challenge to bowl to the Indian batsmen.

"It is a big challenge for me and I have to prove myself against a formidable side like India," said the bowler who has 563 wickets from 95 Tests at an average of 22.15.

Muralitharan said he was raring to have a go at the Chennai ground although he had never played at this venue.