Oct 23, 2015 · Muttaih Muralitharan's bowling action, a subject of great controversy and debate in cricket, was tested several times and even proved a legal one. It also changed the way cricket used...

In February 1996, just before the World Cup, Muralitharan underwent biomechanical analysis at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology under the supervision of Prof. Ravindra Goonetilleke, who declared his action legal in the conditions tested, citing a congenital defect in Muralitharan's arm which makes him incapable of fully ...

Jul 30, 2022 · Before 2004, Muralitharan had been called twice – first on an acrimonious tour to Australia in 1995/96, and again two years later in the same country. And while bio-mechanical analysts subsequently cleared his action, the latest doosra controversy stirred the debate on throwing yet again.

Sep 4, 2023 · His unique bowling action, often likened to an intricate dance, drew scrutiny from cricketing authorities and contemporaries alike. Accusations of chucking — throwing the ball rather than bowling it — cast a shadow over his remarkable talents.

Apr 22, 2020 · During West Indies’ innings, umpire Tony McQuillan called Muttiah Muralitharan’s off-breaks as no-balls citing “throwing” as the reason. Muralitharan subsequently had to bowl leg-spin deliveries to complete his over. A 23-year old Muralitharan had …

Feb 21, 2022 · Watch: Bowling great Muttiah Muralitharan, the legality of whose bowling action – especially the ‘doosra’ variation – was questioned by certain quarters throughout his playing career, once featured in a television documentary to clear the air over his unique delivery style.

Muttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lankan cricketer whose unorthodox delivery made him one of the most effective and controversial spin bowlers in history and enabled him to take more wickets in both Test and one-day international (ODI) cricket than anyone else who had ever played the game.

Sep 14, 2023 · While speaking exclusively to ANI, Muralitharan revealed that he was initially unaware of the uniqueness of his bowling action compared to other off-spinners during the early stages of his...

Jul 31, 2023 · Muralitharan, who is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, sparked concerns regarding the legality of his unconventional action.

Muttiah Muralitharan only took seven wickets in the tournament, but in six matches he never conceded more than 42 runs in his ten overs (in the final against Australia, his figures were 10-0-31-1). Two years later, he singlehandedly destroyed England in a Test match at the Oval with a mammoth match figure of 16 for 220 (the fifth-best of all time).