Wonder what Muttiah Muralitharan did in the dressing room after he achieved the incredible 800-wkt mark, but Fred Trueman, who set the trend for all record-breaking bowlers, did this behind a locked bathroom.

English fast bowler Fred Trueman was the first bowler to claim 300 Test wickets. He too, like Muttiah Muralitharan yesterday, didn't get to his mark without some suspense.

Fred Trueman (centre, with the ball) is congratulated by Colin Cowdrey and the rest of his England teammates after claiming his 300th Test wicket. PIC COURTESY: PAGEaNT OF CRICKET How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Sri Lanka face up to life without Muralitharan› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT