A new chucker

[suthol]

The umpires have referred Marlon Samuels to the ICC for a suspect action on his quicker ball.

Difficult to believe that anyone could be suspect if Murali isn't.

Discuss ( at great length )

[unrepentant]

Samuels isn't asian so he will be banned for life.

[johnfm]

Bugger, just saw this thread - I added my comment to the end of the OZ v India thread. I agree - what is the point of applying the law to a part time spinner's arm ball while allowing the 'leading wicket taker' to throw??

[suthol]

johnfm said:

Bugger, just saw this thread - I added my comment to the end of the OZ v India thread. I agree - what is the point of applying the law to a part time spinner's arm ball while allowing the 'leading wicket taker' to throw??

Because as noted above, Samuels is not of sub continental extraction.

Urine simmering and starting to bubble.

[johnfm]

Correct - the West Indies do not have the same revenue generating potential as the subcontinent.

[suthol]

johnfm said:

Correct - the West Indies do not have the same revenue generating potential as the subcontinent.

Apparently India is responsible for something like 70% of the revenue for cricket with the US second and Oz down around No. 7.

Draw your own conclusions.

Edited by suthol on Monday 14th January 10:02