Judge for yourself

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by R W S

I've also got problem with the ICC on the chucking issue - what's all this nonsense about 5% flex for a spinner and a 10% flex for a quick? Utter tosh. Is Shepherd meant to carry a protractor?

Still, the ICC have set up a body to look into this (report due 4Q2004) so let's look forward to another soap opera when they disclose their deliberations . . .

Good post this ,and so so true,hope no one at the ICC have seen this post,they could just well use then there protractors.

[R W S]

Meanwhile Anil Kumble, the Indian legspinner, has termed the whole controversy surrounding Muralitharan as "unfortunate and unnecessary" and asserted that Murali was the best bowler in Test cricket.

"Whatever needed to be done should have been done much earlier," said Kumble. "You can't keep pointing fingers at Murali every time he takes a wicket."

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by R W S

Meanwhile Anil Kumble, the Indian legspinner, has termed the whole controversy surrounding Muralitharan as "unfortunate and unnecessary" and asserted that Murali was the best bowler in Test cricket.

"Whatever needed to be done should have been done much earlier," said Kumble. "You can't keep pointing fingers at Murali every time he takes a wicket."

Top Post R W S

His every word is true,its rummbled on to long,he now just a sitting target for everone!

Ernest

[R W S]

Originally Posted by ernest

Top Post R W S

His every word is true,its rummbled on to long,he now just a sitting target for everone!

Ernest

I read Murali was targeting the next world cup as his swansong. He's entiltled to keep his dignity and reputation. What is worrying is the number of bowlers reported for chucking at the recent U19 world cup. Though I've no historical data to base my worry on.

Maybe its todays news and tomorrow things will blow over in south-asian style.
The support put up by his countrys cricket board is impressive - even if it did involve sledging Chris Broad.


I hope it will soon be old news.

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by R W S

I read Murali was targeting the next world cup as his swansong. He's entiltled to keep his dignity and reputation. What is worrying is the number of bowlers reported for chucking at the recent U19 world cup. Though I've no historical data to base my worry on.

The support put up by his countrys cricket board is impressive - even if it did involve sledging Chris Broad.

I hope it will soon be old news.

Hi R W S

Yes the sooner the better,I dont want to see him banned.it is a very strange situation,chris Broad saw it as it was,I think he only meant the Doosra,Murali should really dump tha delivary,he dose not use it much any way.

His action lookes horrible,but chucking is an emotive word,it makes you think of actual throwing,like when a fielder throws a ball at the stumps,get in the way ,and you will get hurt.

His acion has come under question for ages,let it go,that now is the only fair course of action,(exept his Doosra)If his arm is bent and he continues to bowl without trying to srtaighten it, his arm,finishing with the same arc as he started,what does it matter He is no danger to a batsman,and his action will still be predictable,so it would be playable.

I share your concern about the younger generation of cricketers,the ICC has to make hard and fast rules,action taken as soon as a player is found to be bowling incorrectly,to late for Murali it has taken to long,and to many people have poked their big hooters in,common sence here has to prevail.