Have you seen any?

[Waughney]

Throughout last season (Australian) I saw someone in my competition, about 18, bowling with what I thought was a suspect action . I have also had my suspicions about 2 others (but haven't them seen since). I was just wondering if anybody else has seen someone with a suspicious action to see how common this is around the world, and if the predictions of some senior players (can't remember who) about people trying to imitate their favourite stars (who have a cloud of suspicion above their action) will just end up 'chucking' or 'throwing' the ball, with an action that looks a bit similar.
Anyone?

 

[SJS]

I understand from friends that it is very common in youngsters in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. I won't be surprised if it spreads all over.

Good job ICC.

 

[Langeveldt]

Im sure its rife in Sri Lanka...

Personally ive seen about 3 people bowl with pretty appaling actions.. Two medium pacers and one off spinner.. One guy sorted his out (although it took a while)..

 

[Tom Halsey]

There is one with a suspect action in the Essex U15 team.

It annoys the hell out of him, because he has since had it proved that he doesn't chuck. Doesn't stop the opposition saying he does though...

Although to be fair to the naked eye it isn't the best of actions.

 

[Neil Pickup]

There is one with a suspect action in the Essex U15 team.

It annoys the hell out of him, because he has since had it proved that he doesn't chuck. Doesn't stop the opposition saying he does though...

Although to be fair to the naked eye it isn't the best of actions.

Says the guy who still insists Murali chucks..

I've seen plenty of iffy deliveries in nets and school U11 Kwik Cricket games.. no-one at a decent level, mind.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Says the guy who still insists Murali chucks...

Sorry, but hasn't it been proved recently that he DOES chuck CERTAIN deliveries?

 

[Neil Pickup]

Sorry, but hasn't it been proved recently that he DOES chuck CERTAIN deliveries?

And not others..

 

[Tom Halsey]

Well, this guy doesn't chuck any.

 

[marc71178]

Sorry, but hasn't it been proved recently that he DOES chuck CERTAIN deliveries?

Correction 1 delivery, a relatively new one at that (and you have accused him of chucking before that delivery...)

 

[Craig]

As much have I tried, I find it impossible to land the ball or pitch it at all bowling with a dodgy action.

I have tried bowling similar to Murali, but can not land it at all.

 

[Waughney]

I don't think many people can, probably because his action is not yet fully understood.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Correction 1 delivery, a relatively new one at that (and you have accused him of chucking before that delivery...)

Because I dont believe he put full effort in for his off spinner Tests.

 

[twctopcat]

Because I dont believe he put full effort in for his off spinner Tests.

And if thats not a valid arguement i don't know what is.

 

[Tony Blade]

In my school about 5 people chuck off-spin (imitating Murali somewhat), and I think about 3 others that chuck fast-bowling. Although none of them make it to the school team...but still, its a bad influence.

 

[marc71178]

Because I dont believe he put full effort in for his off spinner Tests.

Well that's clearly enough proof to ban him for life!

 

[Tom Halsey]

Well that's clearly enough proof to ban him for life!

I never said it was, but I'm very dubious.