Murali better than Warne says KP

Kevin Pietersen has admitted that Muttiah Muralitharan is a harder bowler to bat against than the great Shane Warne.

The England batsman has had battles against both Muralitharan and Warne, but as he gears up to face the Sri Lankan spin wizard in the first Test in Kandy starting on Saturday, Pietersen said Muralitharan is tougher challenge because of his ability to spin the ball both ways.

"I know the way Shane tries to get you out and the way Muralitharan tries to get you out," said Pietersen.

"The difference is Muralitharan spins the ball both ways and is harder to pick; he is a lot harder challenge because of the way he spins it both ways with a pretty similar action.

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