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Is Malinga a "square arm" bowler

Discussion in 'International Cricket' started by thefullback, May 25, 2014.

  1. thefullback

    thefullback Active Member

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    Haven't played myself since the mid 80's but Malinga's action was classed as "square arm" then. What has changed ? Or am I way off mark ?
     
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    thefullback, May 25, 2014
  2. stopmeandslapme

    stopmeandslapme Well-Known Member

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    Not sure what you mean by "square arm" but I believe he keeps his arm straight so he's not breaking any rule.
     
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    stopmeandslapme, May 25, 2014
  3. yarco canary

    yarco canary Well-Known Member

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    20 -30 yrs ago he would have been "no balled",
    but with slow mo cameras etc it is deemed legal.

    Still looks like a throw to me though.
     
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    yarco canary, Jun 2, 2014

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