The Island Cricket Show - Episode 2 - Part 1 of 2

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In this episode we take a look at Muttiah Muralitharan performing a series of voluntary tests aimed at British TV audiences.

Murali was filmed with several cameras including a 2000 frame per second 4-sight camera. Mark Nicholas narrates the proceedings, and confirms that even with a brace on, which prevented any straightening, an optical illusion creates the impression of a throw.

We also highlight Thilan Samaraweeras double century against Pakistan from Sri Lankas 2009 Test tour to Pakistan.

We end the show with a segment titled Awesome Catches which features a special catch by none other Murali himself.

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[chopperfarkingread]

I want to see him in match conditions. When there's a speed camera, you always drive under the speed limit. I've seen his arm bend and straighten in actual games - reduces the time the batsman has to see the ball. Match conditions, and then he can prove himself once and for all.

[islandcricket]

He has been filmed using HD cameras, and super slow motion cameras for close to 10 years now. There is no evidence to suggest he has ever thrown it. If you mean test him in live conditions with him wired, no such technology exists today.

[neshjo]

I wonder why Murali has to explain him self any more!!

[islandcricket]

Thank you for the comment.

This was shot in 2004. A lot of folks never witnessed this outside of the UK.

Please pass on the video to those who still have qualms with his action.

[maknam]

Briiliant bowler!!

Arm bend issue there with Brett lee too but never seen anyone bothered about it !

[ihamoitc2005]

He's just a bloody brilliant bowler. Not as smart as Warne but makes up for it with greater variety.

[buddhika216]

@chopperfarkingread skysports already did.

[brownsnoopdog]

man I love that baila in the beginning....im tamil but bailais our party in Canada...lol

[brownsnoopdog]

I LOVE THAT BAILA EVEN THOUGH I AM TAMIL.....I LIVE IN CANADA OUR PARTY IS ALL ABOUT BAILA

[AugustEdge]

@thalamrgee It's Mark Nicholas... And he's not half bad...

[kevinhillvictoria]

lol. anyone can chuck in match condition.

then what about brett lee. then he should be checked too.

in match conditions Brett Lee, shoiab aktar, shaun tait all look like chucking.

[pubuman]

Except when tests are done on these blokes (bowlers) there are bowling experts (the likes of Holding) present to see if there is a discernable difference from what they are doing in match conditions. The analogy of "driving under the speed limit when a camera is around" is therefore a logically false one, the tests applied to the bowlers are valid, and your point is not.

[Amitboy1980]

i dont like him too