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**Official** New Zealand in Australia
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Athlai
Not Terrible
Richardson tends to always back the batsman.
While Simon Doull always backs the bowler. It is a pleasant twist on the usual bias by commentators.
Redbacks
International Captain
well my rain dance came in handyThe script writers at FoxSports are already planning for a "NZ players conduct rain dance" story as we speak
pup11
International Coach
Yeah that's true, but seriously the C9 comm box needs serious revamp, even as an Aussie fan the kind of crap they keep sending out through the mike is cringe worthy, and this season imo they touched an all-time low.
They almost sound as if they were bunch of old wankers sitting together at some pub, talking crap among themselves, and the viewers are the one's who have to suffer.
MendisNuffSaid
Banned
The imbecile who wanted Murali tested on a regular basis?
You don't know who Martin Crowe is?
MendisNuffSaid
Banned
Yes i know he has been NZ's greatest batsman but he did make that comment which stirred up the Sri Lankans, especially Jayawardene
Flem274*
123/5
Crowe does think he and Akhtar chuck tbh, called Milld out too irrc.
Very much the batsman, surprise surprise.
Then why ask the question if you know the answer?
I have no problem with what he said. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and everyone is allowed to voice it. As far as i'm concerned there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to Murali.
Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
In all fairness, Martin Crowe is an imbecile, and a hopeless commentator. His "holy cow"'s and "heavens to Bettsy"'s make me feel a little bit queazy inside every time I hear them.
MendisNuffSaid
Banned
I don't think you understood his comment completely, it wasn't as simple as accepting that Murali has a illegitimate action. He wanted him to be tested regularly in order to ensure that his bowling arm was behind 15 degrees. Why should he become discriminated? All other bowlers should receive the same testing.
profernity
U19 Debutant
No doubt if Australia continues to lose matches on a more regular basis the nature of the commentary will change. These guys have had a cushy job, not being required to demonstrate any analytical skills while Australia continued to steamroll over everyone else. It's just that now, the cheerleading feels in stark contrast to what's happening on the field. Give them time and they'll catch up to reality eventually, they are a bunch of old wankers after all!
SirBloody Idiot
Cricketer Of The Year
Probably because he's always been the closest to chucking. If you can't see why Murali should be tested more than someone like Glenn McGrath, then you are beyond help.
And note that I say this as someone who doesn't believe he throws it.
Precambrian
Banned
Thank god for no more edged fours then.
I absolutely hated it when Guptill/Fulton hit a boundary at the end of second over to take the score to 21. Not even a ****ing replay.
MendisNuffSaid
Banned
Do you have any sort of evidence to support this ridiculous claim? Any bowler is capable of exceeding the 15 degrees limit. Oh and your view from the naked eye through your baggy green tainted glasses is not valid evidence.
Precambrian
Banned
That's a load of garbage. He's been tested like 3 or 4 times, not to mention the unofficial for-the-camera tests during his career, and he's cleared all of them. Still you want to call out to him being tested? (By you, not you, but Crowe).
NUFAN
Y no Afghanistan flag
Just got back from the cricket and now at work.
What an unusual game, annoyed that it was a no result although on the whole the series was very level.
Loved watching Ferguson especially and Haddin.
Guptil was terrific too. I think NZ were likely to win, but one wicket could have swung it.
What an unusual game, annoyed that it was a no result although on the whole the series was very level.
Loved watching Ferguson especially and Haddin.
Guptil was terrific too. I think NZ were likely to win, but one wicket could have swung it.
You are utterly blinded by bias if you can't understand this. Fine if you don't think he chucks it, but don't act like Murali doesnt have a dodgy action.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
If anyone makes any more posts about Murali's action in this thread I'll be deleting them. You're quite welcome to open one of the many threads about Murali and/or chucking and discuss it there; not needed here though. Not for the millionth time.
I completely agree. Why on earth Murali was brought up I don't know.