Murali has a superior average, superior strike rate, more wickets, more 5 wicket innings hauls, more 10 wicket match hauls and has played on a side that has less able bowlers in support of him plus many otehr stats that are superior to those of Warne.

He also comes across as a humble guy and also has had to deal with far more pressure with regards to his actions and performances than Warne has ever had to and deals with it in a pretty pleasant way with a smile on his face.

But none of this should force anyone to change their opinion either way as to who is the best or "King", Warne or Murali.

People are free to make up their own minds.

Even when he does break the record (a record he actually has held before) someone has to try and lessen his achievements.

Why?

If its not his action they complain about, they complain about the wickets he has taken as if he has a choice where and who his matches are scheduled.

710 > 708 and this it is Murali's record.

He deserves congratulations for that and if another Sri Lankan wants to celebrate his record and crown him, then so be it.

There is no need for another tired Warne vs Murali argument.