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*Official* Warne vs Murali Discussion
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Phlegm
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England have always produced pitches that turned, at least occasionally. I wouldn't say that really proves Murali was better than Warne in conditions that didn't suit (not claiming you argued that FTR) more that England play mystery spin atrociously and their curators don't always help them out (despite what some Queensland curator says)
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Yeah but, as usual, he had to plough through a lot of overs for those wickets, though. And, well, when you're the side's only real weapon, you can wheel away all day and you really should at least jag a couple.
The pattern of bowling I saw with him against England was very similar to that against Australia; he'd go hard early but once the batsmen got comfortable, would sit in a groove at 2 rpo for over after over. Not that I'm suggesting it makes him a lesser bowler; considering his support, it would be irresponsible as a team man to go for the knockout ball regularly. I guess my point is that Warne's and Murali's records in England are more a reflection of their style of bowling than ability.
The pattern of bowling I saw with him against England was very similar to that against Australia; he'd go hard early but once the batsmen got comfortable, would sit in a groove at 2 rpo for over after over. Not that I'm suggesting it makes him a lesser bowler; considering his support, it would be irresponsible as a team man to go for the knockout ball regularly. I guess my point is that Warne's and Murali's records in England are more a reflection of their style of bowling than ability.
akilana
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Their records in WI, SA, NZ, and India are very identical.England have always produced pitches that turned, at least occasionally. I wouldn't say that really proves Murali was better than Warne in conditions that didn't suit (not claiming you argued that FTR) more that England play mystery spin atrociously and their curators don't always help them out (despite what some Queensland curator says)
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I like it how Warne had a legal action. Makes it easy to decide who's the greatest spinner ever.
Maximas
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I thought thejedibrah got banned
sambha
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ICC cleared Murali's action.
nobody bothers about your opinion
Red
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Hey hey hey. I didn't say a word about Murali's action. Don't put words in my mouth.
Sensitive.
Howe_zat
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Even if "number of controversies" were at all connected to being the better bowler.
I love sambha's post. So much tosh in so few words.
Adders
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Agreed, but clearly equaled by Monks retort for tosh content.
fredfertang
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Given that I have an opinion on this I'm amazed to note that I have never made a post in this thread, so I thought I'd join the rest of the great and the good from CW's history and become the 200th member to post here
Bushranger
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Warne anyday of the week as Murali's statistics and his 25 Test matches against Bagladesh and Zimbabwe compared to Warnes 3 is a joke.
Plus the fact he played Zimbabwe more times than Australia as he refused to play us on home soil. Against the best batting side of his Era.
For those in the know go to cricinfo and check it out and then think about how many times Warne bowled on Batting friendly pitches or seaming wickets and its not even close who the better spinner is.
Plus the fact he played Zimbabwe more times than Australia as he refused to play us on home soil. Against the best batting side of his Era.
For those in the know go to cricinfo and check it out and then think about how many times Warne bowled on Batting friendly pitches or seaming wickets and its not even close who the better spinner is.
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What if I was to tell you that Murali's record is still better than Warne's if you exclude the matches against Zimbabwe & Bangladesh? 
