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Because Muralitharan had the shitest bowling spell in history, sir lanka have turned around and blamed the australian crowd and media for giving him shit when ever he chucks the ball down the pitch?! thats just good crowd support! The way i see there fans that play those fuckin drums and blow whistles would be more destrating! anyone think different?! sir lanka get what they deserved anyway after tryin to claim that catch off punter.. definitely hit the ground!
Hopefully we get the same outcome in brissy! Go the Aussies!
LuvDatPoontang
14-Feb-06, 01:54pm
nah i dont agree with the way the australian crowd treats him. you're obviously one of those who yells out no-ball ey hugg. good for you.
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 02:05pm
Because Muralitharan had the shitest bowling spell in history, sir lanka have turned around and blamed the australian crowd and media for giving him shit when ever he chucks the ball down the pitch?! thats just good crowd support! The way i see there fans that play those fuckin drums and blow whistles would be more destrating! anyone think different?! sir lanka get what they deserved anyway after tryin to claim that catch off punter.. definitely hit the ground!
Hopefully we get the same outcome in brissy! Go the Aussies!
You think energetic whistling and drumming that creates a generally awesome crowd atmosphere for both teams, is more distracting than being personally vilified throughout every single ball that you bowl?
Interesting logic Dugg. Vewwy vewwy interwesting.
Were you at the match? They were taunting him throughout every ball, not just the ones that he "chucked" which near to never happened unless you feel you know better than the umpire.
He's been cleared of chucking charges, but because he was investigated in the first place he's bearing the brunt of personal attacks out of probably any other player in the entire series. It's very likely this would have an effect on your morale, hence the 10 over poor spell (maybe).
He's undergone voluntary tests this series to prove his bowling style is legit, and has passed.
People should leave him the fuck alone.
As his bowling action has been cleared by the authorities, I think it is unfair that the crowd keep chanting "no ball".
I do agree that Sri Lanka's actions of the Ponting "catch" were poor form. It may not have been shown on television but they challanged the umpires repeatedly and stalled the game on a few occassions. I hope a few of them got reported for dissent.
thats just good crowd support! The way i see there fans that play those fuckin drums and blow whistles would be more destrating!
careful, with comments like that you're at risk of attracting the attention of the ITM politically correct committee.
You think energetic whistling and drumming that creates a generally awesome crowd atmosphere for both teams, is more distracting than being personally vilified throughout every single ball that you bowl?
People should leave him the fuck alone.
:concur:
and how's ponting getting his knickers in a twist about tuffers giving us a load at the annual alan boarding dick pulling night. .
sets a bad example for the kiddies it does.
I think he chucks it..thats my opinion..i dont like how they relaxed the laws to 15% your arm could bend when it was originally 5%.
But he's been cleared, and im fine with that also..i think he needs to toughen up a bit..sure its not nice to get called no ball everytime you bowl..but its international cricket, its not a game of tiddlywinks. Shane Warne cops heaps more criticism about his personal life which is much worse IMO and its water of ducks back to him.
All these claims are coming from Ranatunga, just ignore the fat carnt..the govt SHOULD NOT be getting involved with international cricket proceedings.
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 02:18pm
I think he chucks it..thats my opinion..i dont like how they relaxed the laws to 15% your arm could bend when it was originally 5%.
But he's been cleared, and im fine with that also..i think he needs to toughen up a bit..sure its not nice to get called no ball everytime you bowl..but its international cricket, its not a game of tiddlywinks. Shane Warne cops heaps more criticism about his personal life which is much worse IMO and its water of ducks back to him.
All these claims are coming from Ranatunga, just ignore the fat carnt..the govt SHOULD NOT be getting involved with international cricket proceedings. Good call.
LuvDatPoontang
14-Feb-06, 02:21pm
lol samjam... warnies notoriety is of his own doing so he cops it. murali really hasnt done anything wrong. according to cricket laws anyway.
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 02:23pm
i think he needs to toughen up a bit..sure its not nice to get called no ball everytime you bowl..but its international cricket, its not a game of tiddlywinks. Shane Warne cops heaps more criticism about his personal life which is much worse IMO and its water of ducks back to him.
All these claims are coming from Ranatunga, just ignore the fat carnt..the govt SHOULD NOT be getting involved with international cricket proceedings.
So Warney told you, or anyone personally, that what he’s copped is water off his back?
I highly doubt that it is, and just because it happens to someone else doesn’t make it ok.
Ranatunga is the ex-captain!!! Of course he can have a say (and that’s all he’s doing) in issues relating to Sri-Lankan cricket.
I think he chucks it..thats my opinion..i dont like how they relaxed the laws to 15% your arm could bend when it was originally 5%.
that's probably because there's not a single bowler who's arm comes in under the 5% reading.
I think he chucks it..thats my opinion..i dont like how they relaxed the laws to 15% your arm could bend when it was originally 5%.
But he's been cleared, and im fine with that also..i think he needs to toughen up a bit..sure its not nice to get called no ball everytime you bowl..but its international cricket, its not a game of tiddlywinks. Shane Warne cops heaps more criticism about his personal life which is much worse IMO and its water of ducks back to him.
All these claims are coming from Ranatunga, just ignore the fat carnt..the govt SHOULD NOT be getting involved with international cricket proceedings.
^^^ agreed
Brett Lee copped the same thing from England n had a shocker but no one complained or cried about it! your gonna get shit from fans where ever u go over seas! if your a professional sports man you should be able to ignore criticism from fans and media!
LennyNero
14-Feb-06, 02:25pm
As his bowling action has been cleared by the authorities, I think it is unfair that the crowd keep chanting "no ball".
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His action was cleared after the authorities changed the rules to accomodate his throwing.
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 02:25pm
So Warney told you, or anyone personally, that what he’s copped is water off his back?
I highly doubt that it is, and just because it happens to someone else doesn’t make it ok.
Well he did joke about it at the AB Medal.
So Warney told you, or anyone personally, that what he’s copped is water off his back?
I highly doubt that it is, and just because it happens to someone else doesn’t make it ok.
Ranatunga is the ex-captain!!! Of course he can have a say (and that’s all he’s doing) in issues relating to Sri-Lankan cricket.
Have you seen the advanced hair ad that has warney texting someone on his mobile phone? Would seem to me he has a sense of humour about it
Ranatunga is NOW in politics, the Sri Lankan Govt needs to remain seperate from the cricket board, and with Ranatunga in politics i cant see that happening
^^^ agreed
Brett Lee copped the same thing from England n had a shocker but no one complained or cried about it! your gonna get shit from fans where ever u go over seas! if your a professional sports man you should be able to ignore criticism from fans and media!
but you also have to bear in mind that the english fans use some creativity & humour in their jibes.
us aussies, what do we do?
yell "NO BALL" everytime he bowls.
yeah pretty funny guys !
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 02:32pm
^^^ agreed
Brett Lee copped the same thing from England n had a shocker but no one complained or cried about it! your gonna get shit from fans where ever u go over seas! if your a professional sports man you should be able to ignore criticism from fans and media!
This is a constant thing we’re talking about not just one match, or one series, I can’t remember exactly but I think it’s been 9 years since those chucking charges!
He is ignoring criticism, in that he’s taking all the taunting, still playing in the series. Yeah they’re professional sportsmen but they’re also human.
It’s very interesting to see people having opinions about how other people should deal with these situations, I would revel in watching you dealing with the same shit.
Let’s just see how things unfold tonight, I think Murali will prove just how well he’s dealing with it all.
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 02:34pm
but you also have to bear in mind that the english fans use some creativity & humour in their jibes.
us aussies, what do we do?
yell "NO BALL" everytime he bowls.
yeah pretty funny guys !So you're saying that we need to get a better sense of humour and Murali will stop whinging?
(Actually that seems pretty reasonable to me.)
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 02:38pm
This is a constant thing we’re talking about not just one match, or one series, I can’t remember exactly but I think it’s been 9 years since those chucking charges!
He is ignoring criticism, in that he’s taking all the taunting, still playing in the series. Yeah they’re professional sportsmen but they’re also human.
He's pulled out of tours to Australia before because of the taunts. Its was only after the support and donations following the tsunami that he decided to come back... and now he's whining about the crowds again.
:shrugs:
So you're saying that we need to get a better sense of humour and Murali will stop whinging?
(Actually that seems pretty reasonable to me.)
yeah if someone could think of something funny to say. rather than "no ball"
but i guess when all we can come up with is "aussie aussie aussie"
oi oi oi.
what hope is there?
quite frankly, i hate the sport.
having said that, the behaviour of cricket crowds is no better or worse than any other form of sport, so i don't see what the big deal is
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 02:47pm
Have you seen the advanced hair ad that has warney texting someone on his mobile phone? Would seem to me he has a sense of humour about it
Ranatunga is NOW in politics, the Sri Lankan Govt needs to remain seperate from the cricket board, and with Ranatunga in politics i cant see that happening
Maybe Warne has worked through things over time, but you don't know how he felt while he was in the midst of it all. It’s also something that he can joke about because he brought it all on himself… time and time again.
I agree that politics and cricket should not intertwine but Arjuna just publicly stated his opinion on the matter, the S.L government has nothing to do with it. Considering his former title he certainly has the right to have a valid opinion.
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 02:50pm
It’s also something that he can joke about because he brought it all on himself… time and time again. So has Murali... every time he bowls.
boom tish!
Vote Quimby
14-Feb-06, 02:54pm
He's a professional athelete. Getting paid to play a sport. As such, he should be able to handle whatever the crowd throws his way. Good or bad. If he can't handle it, then he should stay at home.
He's not the only athlete who's ever copped abuse from fans. Try being a right fielder for a visiting team in the Bronx Zoo. Now that's some serious abuse.
Maybe Warne has worked through things over time, but you don't know how he felt while he was in the midst of it all. It’s also something that he can joke about because he brought it all on himself… time and time again.
I agree that politics and cricket should not intertwine but Arjuna just publicly stated his opinion on the matter, the S.L government has nothing to do with it. Considering his former title he certainly has the right to have a valid opinion.
But why come out now when he's just bowled the worst spell ever, and acuse the australian crowd and media when its been going on for years?! Obviously they cant handle the fact that it was good some good batting by the australians and good support from the fans!
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 02:58pm
He's pulled out of tours to Australia before because of the taunts. Its was only after the support and donations following the tsunami that he decided to come back... and now he's whining about the crowds again.
:shrugs:
He came back to do a Tsunami benefit match, him playing here now isn’t to do with the donations – officially, and if it is then good on him for respecting Australian’s kind generosity.
Why can’t someone whinge about something if it’s causing them great distress? It’s not like they’re protesting or shooting people over it or anything, just speaking up!
He obviously wants to continue playing here, and we should want him to, he’s an amazing cricketer that makes the game exciting. If he’s speaking up so as to enable him to continue playing here then let him be.
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 03:02pm
It’s not like they’re protesting or shooting people over it or anything, just speaking up! Umm dude, that's exactly what the crowds are doing. You're saying its OK for him to speak out but not the crowd.
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 03:16pm
"Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has stepped in and urged Australian crowds to enjoy seeing one of the finest bowlers in the history of the game"
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200602/s1569479.htm
For all those using Shane as your example of why Murali should take this shit, the fact that Shane Warne has spoken up on the issue should indicate that this extent of criticism is not on, of course sportsmen cop it from crowds and that’s to be expected, what we’re looking at here is someone who’s coped more than his fair share of it..that’s the problem.
I’m not going to get into arguments over Murali's bowling style considering this was settled by officials years ago!
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 03:21pm
"Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has stepped in and urged Australian crowds to enjoy seeing one of the finest bowlers in the history of the game"
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200602/s1569479.htm
From your article:
Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody agreed and said he thought Australian crowds had not seen the last of Muralitharan. "I don't think it will be the last time he tours here. Obviously there are a few issues off the field but they are not as bad as they are made out to be," Moody said. "It is not different to the reception Warnie gets in England. It is a mark of respect from the Australian public in that he is a major threat and they try and stir him up."
Even their coach doesn't think it that's bad!
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 03:21pm
Umm dude, that's exactly what the crowds are doing. You're saying its OK for him to speak out but not the crowd.
I don't know why I'm even bothering to reply to this, but um dude, there's a big difference between speaking up about being vilified then there is in vilifying someone else.
What does the crowd have to speak out against? He was cleared of charges! What, they don't believe that was the correct outcome?? I doubt they've measured the degree of his elbow themselves!
Again why did I bother would this, surely you're not stupid enough to actually believe what you just wrote?
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 03:31pm
I don't know why I'm even bothering to reply to this, but um dude, there's a big difference between speaking up about being vilified then there is in vilifying someone else.
What does the crowd have to speak out against? He was cleared of charges! What, they don't believe that was the correct outcome?? I doubt they've measured the degree of his elbow themselves!
Again why did I bother would this, surely you're not stupid enough to actually believe what you just wrote? It is a little inconscitency in your argument...
The crowd is expressing their opinion. Its not particularly funny or correct, but then most opinions aren't.
Sunantra
14-Feb-06, 03:40pm
From your article:
Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody agreed and said he thought Australian crowds had not seen the last of Muralitharan. "I don't think it will be the last time he tours here. Obviously there are a few issues off the field but they are not as bad as they are made out to be," Moody said. "It is not different to the reception Warnie gets in England. It is a mark of respect from the Australian public in that he is a major threat and they try and stir him up."
Even their coach doesn't think it that's bad!
Well the coach has vested interest in stating that, trying to keep peace of the situation, he's keeping up the morale of his team with that attitude.
Dugg have you considered that Murali might just be telling the truth, that his recent bowling was a result of things taking their toll on him. No question mark as I'm done with this conversation. Getting no-where, work to do, a real life to live.
Good luck to everyone playing right now, may it be a good game of cricket not ruined and made negative by excessive sledging.
pce.
Chittty
14-Feb-06, 04:02pm
[/QUOTE]
Dugg have you considered that Murali might just be telling the truth, that his recent bowling was a result of things taking their toll on him. [/QUOTE]
he is in a privliged position and is paid (im guessin reasonably big dollars) to be in the position he is in so i dont think its right by him to purposely avoid some tours just because he cant deal with the crowds.
mikeynom
14-Feb-06, 04:14pm
Well the coach has vested interest in stating that, trying to keep peace of the situation, he's keeping up the morale of his team with that attitude. :lol:
emskina
14-Feb-06, 04:28pm
I do feel a bit sorry for him considering he had said previously that he would not tour Australia, then changed his mind to come on this tour and has still copped so much flak.
But hey, that's professional sport for you I guess.
Pfft he had scour the globe to find an "authority" to clear his action. He's a CHUCKER!
Ah fuck it, it's not golf. There's not enough heckling or on-field slander as it is.
watsakerring
14-Feb-06, 04:58pm
His action was cleared after the authorities changed the rules to accomodate his throwing.*BING BING* WE HAVE A WINNER!!
but you also have to bear in mind that the english fans use some creativity & humour in their jibes.
us aussies, what do we do?
yell "NO BALL" everytime he bowls.
yeah pretty funny guys !
exactly
His action was cleared after the authorities changed the rules to accomodate his throwing.
And a few others too. If Murali is a chucker then Wasim Akram, Shoib Aktar and Brett Lee are too. i'm so sick of the australian crowds yelling out the same shit. i mean come up with something witty, not something thats just insulting.
Same with AFL:
Ea-gles, clap clap clap
Essen-don, clap clap clap
GEE-long clap clap clap
Ranatunga is the ex-captain!!! Of course he can have a say (and that’s all he’s doing) in issues relating to Sri-Lankan cricket.
Whenever I think of Ranatunga I always think of Healy's sledge:
"You don't get a runner for being an overweight, unfit, fat ****!"
if you watch footage of a lot of the old time "great" bowlers, quite a few of them used to chuck.
alexmac
14-Feb-06, 09:51pm
It’s mostly Australian crowds and the Australian players who give him shit.
Apparently when he goes to other countries, he doesn’t get bagged out nearly as much.
*BING BING* WE HAVE A WINNER!!
So I guess you call Brett Lee a chucker then too?
Australian crowds are so unimaginative in their chants. "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Oi, Oi, Oi!" "You are a wanker" *clap-clap, clap-clap, clap*. Boring. It would be shame if we never again got to see one of cricket's greatest ever bowlers because of a bunch of drunken bogans.
who is who
14-Feb-06, 11:27pm
I found myself getting pissed off at the bogan wankers calling him for no ball tonight. It wasn't even just when he was bowling either, even when fielding and throwing the ball back in he was getting people screaming it at him.
I think its nothing but poor sportsmanship and makes all Aussies look like a bunch of fuckheads. Personally I liked the sign a Sri Lankan had that said:
We know you have no balls, now quit calling it out.
alexmac
14-Feb-06, 11:38pm
it's just not cricket...
We know you have no balls, now quit calling it out.
:lol: I laughed when they showed that on TV.
TranceArt
16-Feb-06, 07:55pm
i hear when he steps out into public he uses the alias:
Chuck Throwsalot
dilly dally
17-Feb-06, 06:40am
Not as fast as brett lemur!
http://www.photojournalism.be/media/pictures/madagascar/images/mad40.jpghttp://www.nigeldennis.com/stock/images/mammals/species/lemur/25463.jpg
Look at the little fella go! such grace
Sabbathen
17-Feb-06, 11:45am
:lol: very clever
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