Muralitharan has most five-wicket hauls in int'l cricket
With 77 five-wicket hauls to his name, Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who celebrated his 45th birthday on Monday, is the record holder for the highest number of five-wicket hauls in international cricket. With 1347 wickets to his name, Muralitharan also has the highest number of international wickets in the sport.