Check Murali's action in a Test - Warne

[honestbharani]

Not sure if this was the best time for Warney to come up with this suggestion. The suggestion itself holds some merit, but not a lot... Because as others have pointed out, it takes away the focus from the game itself, it creates needless pressure on Murali and there is no way people will be convinced simply because (as Richard pointed out) there is the "he knew he was being tested" line for those who wanna doubt him.

Social may believe that the Warne factor has nothing to do with how people perceive Murali down under but it is simply not true. It NEED NOT be the only reason but it is definitely a major reason... And no, he didn't change his action too much over the years, so I am not sure when his action was "shocking" when he bowled in Australia.


And for the record, Lillee's record was broken by Hadlee and Kapil only broke Hadlee's record... So I am not surprised that Aussies were not too fussed about it..

 

[social]

Not sure if this was the best time for Warney to come up with this suggestion. The suggestion itself holds some merit, but not a lot... Because as others have pointed out, it takes away the focus from the game itself, it creates needless pressure on Murali and there is no way people will be convinced simply because (as Richard pointed out) there is the "he knew he was being tested" line for those who wanna doubt him.

Social may believe that the Warne factor has nothing to do with how people perceive Murali down under but it is simply not true. It NEED NOT be the only reason but it is definitely a major reason... And no, he didn't change his action too much over the years, so I am not sure when his action was "shocking" when he bowled in Australia.


And for the record, Lillee's record was broken by Hadlee and Kapil only broke Hadlee's record... So I am not surprised that Aussies were not too fussed about it..

Whilst this is ancient history and there's no point in debating it again, Murali underwent remedial action and subsequently changed.

In relation to Hadlee/Kapil, I'll excuse you for the fact that youre from the sub-continent BUT trans-Tasman rivalry is akin to Pak/India albeit on a lot smaller scale. The fact that virtually no-one cared that a Kiwi broke an Aussie hero's record just goes to show how completely irrelevant it is to all bar the most biased and Mr Warne

 

[Speersy]

How about all his deliveries get tested in one random test in a season. Maybe all the bowlers so as not to make it unfair. I don't doubt that the technology is attainable, just look at super slow mo, with some other stuff to help.

 

[social]

How about all his deliveries get tested in one random test in a season. Maybe all the bowlers so as not to make it unfair. I don't doubt that the technology is attainable, just look at super slow mo, with some other stuff to help.

Seriously, what's the point?

He has gone through all the tests and more that anyone should have to and has been found legal under the current laws - end of story

 

[The Sean]

In relation to Warne, to answer your question, all you need to realise how little we cared when Lillee's record was broken by Kapil Dev (? - shows how much I cared when I cant even remember who did it!)

And for the record, Lillee's record was broken by Hadlee and Kapil only broke Hadlee's record... So I am not surprised that Aussies were not too fussed about it..

DKL's record was actually first broken by Botham, who was in turn eclipsed by Hadlee, with Kapil then overtaking them both eventually.

Well, I've been away for a few days so what better way to announce my return than with some pedantry?

 

[The Sean]

Incidentally, there's nothing good-natured about Warney's comments whatsoever - it's blatant mischief-making cloaked in rather transparent "give Murali a fair go" speak.

Wouldn't expect anything less of the man, TBH.

 

[Speersy]

Seriously, what's the point?

He has gone through all the tests and more that anyone should have to and has been found legal under the current laws - end of story

Better to get it done now, so at the end of his career and for the rest of time we dont have lots of people saying that his action was illegal and disregard his name in the record books.

It wouldn't really be a test to find him guilty, just something to prove to the misinformed/uneducated public that only watch Cricket and dont read all the articles about him, that he doesnt go past the 15 degrees.

 

[Jono]

Murali NOT happy

 

[Ikki]

I think Warne can often say the odd stupid thing, but he isn't a malicious person. I am willing to bet someone asked Warne: "Murali has gone through crap because of his action, what do you think he can do to eliminate all doubts?"...or something along those lines. Then the chopping and changing to the interview happens and a little fued starts again. Warne has said he has no problem with his action before.

 

[Richard]

Murali NOT happy

Understandible, especially the bit about Warne continually going-on about him having loads of wickets against substandard sides. FFS, some people like to go on about that, don't they!

Either way...

Muralidaran has also pledged to continue playing Test cricket until he has claimed 1000 wickets which, to his mind, would end the argument.

That's ITSTL. Provided his shoulder stays intact, there's no question he's got the ability to do it. So it'd be incredible to see him manage it. All he'd need would be to keep the drive within him.

Obviously, I'd prefer it if he managed 1000 against Test-standard sides myself. That'd be even more incredible.

 

[Laurrz]

lol, its now a war of words now

although i think Warney will try to talk to Murali to clear up on things

 

[Sanz]

Warne can't keep his mouth Shut, neither can Murali.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Sounds a touch precious to me - seemed like fair comment and far from something from a 'miserable man.'

 

[burr]

Ha, well done Muarli. Warne - the miserable man. That has a nice ring to it.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Ha, well done Muarli. Warne - the miserable man. That has a nice ring to it.

He'd have been better off going for an alliteration on Warne's name - Shane the seditious ****-stirrer or Warney the windy wanker.

 

[Richard]

Could see the press having something like 50 field-days with that, though...

 

[haroon510]

this is geting spicy and fun now... i love the battle of words between two big rivals.. lets see who will win the battle of words ...

 

[JBH001]

Tbh, I think it a bit lame - though, in schoolboy guise, I can say that Warne started it, lol!

I doubt if Warne meant anything malicious by saying it, but that is not to say that he did not intend on some mischief - his intelligence seems to be solely restricted to the cricketing field. As for Murali, I wish he had STFU - but I can understand his response, nonetheless. Also, I doubt he will get to 1000.

 

[JBH001]

DKL's record was actually first broken by Botham, who was in turn eclipsed by Hadlee, with Kapil then overtaking them both eventually.

Well, I've been away for a few days so what better way to announce my return than with some pedantry?

Sigh! And I was going to indulge my penchant for pedantry, Sean.

 

[JBH001]

Actually, it looks better than I thought it would. The optical illusion that the people at university of western australia talked about is a lot less apparent at this speed. Thanks for the video.

I have to agree. It looks better than I had thought it would. It clearly shows that the rotation of the wrist with the arm following may account for the perception of throwing.