Aaron Bird once again reported for throwing

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Not even the Murali rule can accomodate for him it appears:

http://www.cricinfo.com/australia/conte ... 43440.html

[CoverKing]

This would be his 3rd or 4th time Spelly??

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This would be his 3rd or 4th time Spelly??

Three, I remember him for the same reason in the ING Cup Final in 2006. Probably all I remember him for actually.

[Adelaide Hawk]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

[catchisthecry]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

Aaron Bird does

[Lightning McQueen]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

IMO it's a big difference when you are throwing to gain pace.

[Lightning McQueen]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

Aaron Bird does

I was thinking the same thing every time I watch him in the big bash.

[The Sleeping Giant]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

IMO it's a big difference when you are throwing to gain pace.

As opposed to throwing to gain spin?

[Lightning McQueen]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

IMO it's a big difference when you are throwing to gain pace.

As opposed to throwing to gain spin?

Yes, you try and gain extra spin by throwing the ball, no advantage. The chucking rule got introduced to outlaw players gaining extra pace by throwing the ball.

[shoe boy]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

IMO it's a big difference when you are throwing to gain pace.

As opposed to throwing to gain spin?

Muri pings that quick one!!!

[rod_rooster]

My standard response: If Murali doesn't throw, nobody does.

IMO it's a big difference when you are throwing to gain pace.

As opposed to throwing to gain spin?

Yes, you try and gain extra spin by throwing the ball, no advantage. The chucking rule got introduced to outlaw players gaining extra pace by throwing the ball.

You have to be joking surely?

[Hondo]

It's a fair point that LM makes and one that often gets forgotten. The chucking rule was mainly about stopping pace bowlers pitching the ball like baseballers and getting unfair extra speed rather than an offspinner getting extra tweak. Off-spinners are arguably usually the least threatening and least successful of all the bowling types. That doesn't mean Murali doesn't throw (I am not convinced he does) but it's just an observation and I understand what LM is getting at.

[shoe boy]

It's a fair point that LM makes and one that often gets forgotten. The chucking rule was mainly about stopping pace bowlers pitching the ball like baseballers and getting unfair extra speed rather than an offspinner getting extra tweak. Off-spinners are arguably usually the least threatening and least successful of all the bowling types. That doesn't mean Murali doesn't throw (I am not convinced he does) but it's just an observation and I understand what LM is getting at.

What u mean like Tait??

[Lightning McQueen]

IMO it's a big difference when you are throwing to gain pace.

As opposed to throwing to gain spin?

Yes, you try and gain extra spin by throwing the ball, no advantage. The chucking rule got introduced to outlaw players gaining extra pace by throwing the ball.

You have to be joking surely?

Go and try it mate.

[Lightning McQueen]

It's a fair point that LM makes and one that often gets forgotten. The chucking rule was mainly about stopping pace bowlers pitching the ball like baseballers and getting unfair extra speed rather than an offspinner getting extra tweak. Off-spinners are arguably usually the least threatening and least successful of all the bowling types. That doesn't mean Murali doesn't throw (I am not convinced he does) but it's just an observation and I understand what LM is getting at.

What u mean like Tait??

Ahhh here we go again, your mate Tait. No bent arm there mate, just an unorthodox slinging action.

[Lightning McQueen]

IMO it's a big difference when you are throwing to gain pace.

As opposed to throwing to gain spin?

Muri pings that quick one!!!

Yeah, must reach 90 at least.

[Lightning McQueen]

Murali has double-jointed wrists, that's why his action looks so suss, if someone had five fingers and a thumb would they be not allowed to play cricket?

[rod_rooster]

Go and try it mate.

Are you honestly suggesting you can't put more spin on a ball by throwing it than when bowling it?

[Lightning McQueen]

Go and try it mate.

Are you honestly suggesting you can't put more spin on a ball by throwing it than when bowling it?

Accurately, yes. You'd be using too many muscles/ joints simultaneously and they would have to go against each other. You use less muscles/ joints with a straight arm.

[Booney]

Watch Kieron Pollard 'bowl' the next time he plays.