Warne vs Murali

Warne said:

"Murali plays most of his Test matches in Sri Lanka where they prepare wickets for him. They spin square from ball one; he's obviously got a lot more of a chance than I have," .

"Everything is in his favour, so the likelihood is that he's probably going to get the record and keep it.

"I've got three or four of the best bowlers in the world over the last 10 years (playing with me) ... (Glenn) McGrath, (Jason) Gillespie, these guys. He's got Chaminda Vaas.

"I also don't have the luxury of playing Bangladesh and Zimbabwe a lot of times."

Murali said:

"I am pleased for him. There is a sad part in this for Shane in that he did not get the record by himself, but I am happy that he has a share of it. He has been a great bowler and he deserves this."

"I would've had no qualms if he'd broken the record. It would not have been a sad day. I sense that the record may change many times between us over the next few years. Who will end up taking most wickets I don't know. Who can predict the future?"