Overview

• Lara made his selection on The Overlap’s “Stick to Cricket” podcast alongside Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, David Lloyd and Michael Vaughan on July 15.
• He said Muralitharan’s spin created early pressure but praised Warne’s unwavering accuracy and sudden “magical” spells for tipping contests.
• In their 20 Test match encounters, Warne dismissed Lara seven times while Muralitharan managed five.
• Warne, who died of a heart attack in 2022, claimed 708 Test wickets from 1992 to 2007 and was renowned for his psychological edge.
• Lara, the holder of the 400-run Test innings record and scorer of 11,953 Test runs, said Warne’s mental strength left a lasting impact on his batting career.