Battle of the Best Bowling Action - Page 3

SeamUp · 06-01-2013, 05:42 AM

Just off topic -

Anyone seen Oliver Hannon-Dalby of Yorkshire's run up while bowling ? Surely the funniest ever ?

fredfertang · 06-01-2013, 05:43 AM

This one, and of course his great imitator, Ray Lindwall

8ankitj · 06-01-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Nah, come on. That's just a troll, surely?

Whatever else one thinks about Murali's action it looked as rough as arseholes.

Ignoring the controversial part of his action, I do think he had a very effective action bio mechanically speaking. I can watch him all day.

Francis explains why his action is special: Best bowling actions ever

BoyBrumby · 06-01-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 8ankitj

Ignoring the controversial part of his action, I do think he had a very effective action bio mechanically speaking. I can watch him all day.

No-one's arguing it isn't effective, it just isn't an attractive one. Having Murali in a battle of the "best bowling action" would be like having Graeme Smith in a "most aesthetically pleasing batsman" comp; he's very good at what he does but let's not pretend he is what he isn't.

It's arguably done more damage to the sport than any action before or since too.

Zinzan · 06-01-2013, 08:35 AM

Adding

Rodney Hogg
Ian Bishop
Abdul Qadir
Geoff Lawson

Zinzan · 06-01-2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

No-one's arguing it isn't effective, it just isn't an attractive one. Having Murali in a battle of the "best bowling action" would be like having Graeme Smith in a "most aesthetically pleasing batsman" comp; he's very good at what he does but let's not pretend he is what he isn't.

It's arguably done more damage to the sport than any action before or since too.

Happy to take any nominations, although I highly I doubt Murali will last long once the battles start.

8ankitj · 06-01-2013, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

No-one's arguing it isn't effective, it just isn't an attractive one. Having Murali in a battle of the "best bowling action" would be like having Graeme Smith in a "most aesthetically pleasing batsman" comp; he's very good at what he does but let's not pretend he is what he isn't.

It's arguably done more damage to the sport than any action before or since too.

Don't recognize the damage. Do read Francis' take on it. Best bowling actions ever

I stick with my nomination.

smalishah84 · 06-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Since you are happy to take nominations

Angus Fraser
Patrick Patterson
Dominic Cork
Heath Streak
Tapash Baisya
Mashrafe Mortaza
Mohammad Zahid
Shabbir Ahmed
Mushtaq Ahmed
Gavin Larsen
Tim May
Ronnie Irani
Sidebottom
Venketapathy Raju
Anil Kumble
Saqlain Mushtaq
Ajantha Mendis
Pramodya Wickremesinghe
Nuwan Zoysa
Sharminda Vaas
Upul Chandana
Nathan Bracken
Mervyn Dillon
Dwayne Bravo
Tino Best
Kemar Roach
Umar Bull
Carl Hooper
Salim Malik
Aamir Sohail
Brian Lara
Inzamam ul Haq
Mohammad Yousuf

Satyanash89 · 06-01-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by smalishah84

Since you are happy to take nominations

Angus Fraser
Patrick Patterson
Dominic Cork
Heath Streak
Tapash Baisya
Mashrafe Mortaza
Mohammad Zahid
Shabbir Ahmed
Mushtaq Ahmed
Gavin Larsen
Tim May
Ronnie Irani
Sidebottom
Venketapathy Raju
Anil Kumble
Saqlain Mushtaq
Ajantha Mendis
Pramodya Wickremesinghe
Nuwan Zoysa
Sharminda Vaas
Upul Chandana
Nathan Bracken
Mervyn Dillon
Dwayne Bravo
Tino Best
Kemar Roach
Umar Bull
Carl Hooper
Salim Malik
Aamir Sohail
Brian Lara
Inzamam ul Haq
Mohammad Yousuf

FFS atleast dont mix the troll votes in with your genuine nominations... makes it really confusing. Inzi? seriously?

Sarwan deserves a nomination too, obviously everyone knows why

BoyBrumby · 06-01-2013, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8ankitj

Don't recognize the damage. Do read Francis' take on it. Best bowling actions ever

I stick with my nomination.

I read it. I politely demur.

& the damage is obvious; those who seek to emulate Murali without his unique physical blessings really do throw it.

smalishah84 · 06-01-2013, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satyanash89

FFS atleast dont mix the troll votes in with your genuine nominations... makes it really confusing. Inzi? seriously?

Sarwan deserves a nomination too, obviously everyone knows why

check this

Inzamam Bowling to Sachin Tendulkar - YouTube

Cabinet96 · 06-01-2013, 08:59 AM

Always enjoyed watching Graeme Swann in action. Lovely smooth action.

AndyZaltzHair · 06-01-2013, 09:01 AM

Lillee
Hadlee
Larwood
Lindwall
Bishan Bedi
Jim Laker

BoyBrumby · 06-01-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smalishah84

check this

Inzamam Bowling to Sachin Tendulkar - YouTube

Good old Tony (RIP

) "Let's have another look at the action."

Inzi's is one of the more blatant throws you'll see.

kyear2 · 06-01-2013, 10:23 AM

Andy Roberts
Fred Trueman (not sure if he was mentioned)

Stuart Mcgill?

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smalishah84 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: dxb Posts: 18,856	Since you are happy to take nominations Angus Fraser Patrick Patterson Dominic Cork Heath Streak Tapash Baisya Mashrafe Mortaza Mohammad Zahid Shabbir Ahmed Mushtaq Ahmed Gavin Larsen Tim May Ronnie Irani Sidebottom Venketapathy Raju Anil Kumble Saqlain Mushtaq Ajantha Mendis Pramodya Wickremesinghe Nuwan Zoysa Sharminda Vaas Upul Chandana Nathan Bracken Mervyn Dillon Dwayne Bravo Tino Best Kemar Roach Umar Bull Carl Hooper Salim Malik Aamir Sohail Brian Lara Inzamam ul Haq Mohammad Yousuf __________________ And smalishah's avatar is the most classy one by far Jan certainly echoes the sentiments of CW Yeah we don't crap in the first world; most of us would actually have no idea what that was emanating from Ajmal's backside. Why isn't it roses and rainbows like what happens here? PEWS's retort to Ganeshran on Daemon's picture depicting Ajmal's excreta

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