Melbourne, Oct.24 : Sri Lankan off-spinner Muthiah Muralitharan has said that he will not be affected by the taunts of Australian spectators during the forthcoming series Down Under.

"You never know what is the next thing that will happen in life. In 20 minutes, anything could have happened, we could have been injured or taken back to the sea. So that's the luck. Life goes on,” Murali said recalling the devastation caused by the December 26, 2004 Tsunami in Galle, Sri Lanka.

"I am not too worried about the crowds. It will be the same as before. (Former Sri Lankan coach) Tom (Moody) told me that they only do it to try and distract you … I am looking forward to the challenge," The Age quoted Murali, as saying.