Saeed Ajmal reported for chucking

[Son Of Coco]

Well if someone Bowls DOOSRA , these days they all start shouting

I go as far as to say only very stupid people think an action looks suspicious based on the ball bowled rather than the action itself.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Looks like clarifications are in order.

It was the ICC Technical committee that came with the new "law" on what constitutes a thrown/illegal delivery. I had written here, on this forum then that we will see an increase in number of youngsters with suspect action and in the last two-three years have been stunned at the kind of bowling actions I have seen in club nets in Delhi and Bombay.

I think the cricket committee headed by Gavaskar is directly responsible for this.

Hallelujah...

Someone speaking some sense. Knew it'd be you SJS

 

[Son Of Coco]

Steady on chaps, the verdict wasn't exactly a complete vindication. Dave Richardson said,

"Ajmal can continue to bowl in international cricket on the basis he uses an action consistent to that used in the latest independent analysis of his action."

which to my reading means he must bowl in anger how he bowled in the lab to avoid a retesting.

Yeah...but, no hang on a minute. What am I saying? He's been cleared for life and Watson's a dickhead!

 

[popepouri]

Your eyes surely giving you the right old illusion. Don't let it become a hallucination.

If you slow down the Youtube video, there seems to be a bit of elbow flex.

 

[SJS]

If you slow down the Youtube video, there seems to be a bit of elbow flex.

That's considerably more than "a bit" really though it doesn't surprise me one bit

 

[Naumaan]

If you slow down the Youtube video, there seems to be a bit of elbow flex.

how can u say it's more than 15 degree's or less than 15 degrees?

 

[Migara]

If you slow down the Youtube video, there seems to be a bit of elbow flex.

3D action on 2D media, a perfect recipie for illusions

 

[Naumaan]

 

[Top_Cat]

3D action on 2D media, a perfect recipie for illusions

Exactly.

 

[Son Of Coco]

how can u say it's more than 15 degree's or less than 15 degrees?

It's difficult on a screenshot because the arm's turning and then going away from you. You can't really say anything from that shot.

 

[Smith]

Are we armchair experts at best trying to refute what was the outcome of sensitive and accurate bio-metric tests conducted in a neutral and reputed centre?

That said, the guy can only say whether 'less than 15 degrees of flex rule' is complied with or not. I wish the ICC came up with a definitive document on the How and Why of the rule, with detailed reasons for adopting the same. Right now it looks very arbitrary and prone to both genuine and inane allegations and misuse.

 

[Naumaan]

Are we armchair experts at best trying to refute what was the outcome of sensitive and accurate bio-metric tests conducted in a neutral and reputed centre?

That said, the guy can only say whether 'less than 15 degrees of flex rule' is complied with or not. I wish the ICC came up with a definitive document on the How and Why of the rule, with detailed reasons for adopting the same. Right now it looks very arbitrary and prone to both genuine and inane allegations and misuse.

kind of agreed with you

 

[vcs]

Perhaps not the best thread to bump, but just how good do people think he can be? Seems to be in great form lately. Can he have a Saqlain Mushtaq-esque run? Probably the only offie who can bowl a good doosra now that Murali is retired (Harbhajan hardly seems to bowl it these days).

 

[Spark]

Perhaps not the best thread to bump, but just how good do people think he can be? Seems to be in great form lately. Can he have a Saqlain Mushtaq-esque run? Probably the only offie who can bowl a good doosra now that Murali is retired (Harbhajan hardly seems to bowl it these days).

Understatement galore.

 

[Xuhaib]

the trio of Afridi,Ajmal and Hafeez is the best odi spin attack atm and Ajmal is the best among the 3, in tests he has been good in patches however a batting lineup that puts runs on the board and a keeper that takes his chances will surely help.Almost 34 now so not sure how long can he keep up.

 

[fredfertang]

Ajmal is a special bowler - after all he alone is allowed 23.5 degrees

More seriously isn't he due to play some County cricket this summer? Like all top spinners he is great to watch so if he is I'll certainly be trying to get to see him

 

[BoyBrumby]

It's more or less impossible to describe the disappointment I now feel having clicked on this thread.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

It's more or less impossible to describe the disappointment I now feel having clicked on this thread.

Can we also have this type of thread for Botha and Harbhajan.

 

[salman85]

Ajmal is a fantastic bowler.It's a pity that he was selected so late,but he has been wonderful so far.He's 34 so i won't worry about the age thing since he can easily play on till 2015-2016.His body has not suffered the same wear and tear of International Cricketers,so he's still fresh.I love his enthusiasm and passion for the game,unlike the pokerfaced and overrated Rehman

He should be a permanent fixture in this team because if a guy can own the Indian Batsmen,he can own any batsman on the planet.Simple.

 

[Bun]

Ajmal is a fantastic bowler.It's a pity that he was selected so late,but he has been wonderful so far.He's 34 so i won't worry about the age thing since he can easily play on till 2015-2016.His body has not suffered the same wear and tear of International Cricketers,so he's still fresh.I love his enthusiasm and passion for the game,unlike the pokerfaced and overrated Rehman

He should be a permanent fixture in this team because if a guy can own the Indian Batsmen,he can own any batsman on the planet.Simple.

when did he own them?