Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2009Muttiah Muralitharan is unlikely to be available for the second Test against Pakistan in Colombo starting this weekend as he has not fully recovered from a minor knee injury. "I have not yet recovered from the injury," Murali told DNA. "I don't think it will happen before the second Test, so I won't be available.
Murali was ruled out of the series opener in Galle after he hurt his patella tendon while training on the eve of the game and advised rest. Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath replaced Murali in Galle and went on to become the Man of the Match after taking 4 for 15 in Pakistan's second innings.
"It's a terrific win and a superb team performance," said Murali of Sri Lanka's improbable 50-run win in Galle. "Herath's performance was particularly very good. He is an experienced bowler and I'm very happy he has done well. I didn't give him any advice. He has been around for many years."
The second Test starts at the Premadasa on July 12.
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