In-form batsman Misbah-ul-Haq told Pakistan not to fear Sri Lanka's world record wicket taker Muttiah Muralitharan when the two sides clash in the World Cup on Saturday.

"We should keep it simple, play tough cricket and not be overawed by their home advantage or their bowlers. We have played Muralitharan well in the past," said Misbah, of the off-spinner who has 521 wickets in 342 one-dayers.