Genuinely gutted about this.
The guy was a cricketing legend and icon.
Didn't like him as a player for obvious reasons but there's no denying his talent as a cricketer. Loved him as a pundit on sky sports. Will be sirely missed. RIP.
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 18 minutes ago
Genuinely gutted about this.
The guy was a cricketing legend and icon.
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Feel the same….he was such a good bloke and the ashes was never the same for me when he retired
Seems like we cant go a month without something tragic happening
Murali took over 90 more test wickets than Warne at a less average in less matches and less innings. His bowling action was due to a congenital problem and was cleared by the authorities.
Who are these cricketers that you would ask? Obviously at the moment there is rightfully an outpouring of emotions for a great cricketer and credit to the game but the stats don't lie and you cannot twist that whatever your nationality or cricketing allegiance.
I have always enjoyed watching the spin bowlers as they seem to enjoy their art and do not have to try to intimidate batsmen with an aggressive attitude. Having said that. Shane Warne gave it out a bit but I think that was his game-face and the natural winning mentality of Australian cricketers.
Last sentence correction. Not just cricketers, most Aussie sportsmen/sportswoman appear to take so much pride in representing their country that seems to take precedence over financial considerations. OK, I'm watching from afar and could be totally wrong.
I get the feeling that many athletes in the UK are just happy to get their Sports Council grant to look after themselves personally rather than a sense of national pride.
The likes of Coe, Cram. Ovett put the hard miles in without the funding available nowadays but remain amongst our top achievers.
Do our current athletes think they only have to put in a couple of decent performances to ensure another season freebie?
"Oh! I got an injury"
"How"?
"I slipped in the shower"
"Take a bath next time. Grant suspended "
"I tripped over my dog while training"
"What is more important? Dog or career. Lose the dog or eat it. That's what the Korean athletes do and they win more medals than we do"
"I've got a stomach bug"
"Don't say that to the Press. You're an athlete - it's a VIRUS"
"They must be on drugs, blood doping or something"
"This is International Athletics. What the hell do you expect"?
comment by goadocwatson (U1016)
posted 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
Murali took over 90 more test wickets than Warne at a less average in less matches and less innings. His bowling action was due to a congenital problem and was cleared by the authorities.
Who are these cricketers that you would ask? Obviously at the moment there is rightfully an outpouring of emotions for a great cricketer and credit to the game but the stats don't lie and you cannot twist that whatever your nationality or cricketing allegiance.
I have always enjoyed watching the spin bowlers as they seem to enjoy their art and do not have to try to intimidate batsmen with an aggressive attitude. Having said that. Shane Warne gave it out a bit but I think that was his game-face and the natural winning mentality of Australian cricketers.
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Murali also took 500 wickets at home playing on spin friendly wickets. If you compare records outside of Sri Lanka, then Warne actually comes out on top.
Also, you need to consider that Warne was bowling in a team with other great bowlers and wasn't leading the attack. He was part of a cast, playing a role. Whereas Murali was the leader of the bowling attack for Sri Lanka due to the wickets they played on and the bowling attack they had.
There is a lot more nuance to it than just looking at averages and wickets. They are both greats in their own right and probably should transcend comparison.
Awful news, as a cricket lover I am gutted.
I hope there was nothing untoward with his death, it would be inappropriate to speculate.
RIP Warney.
The quickies are not necessarily the best bowlers in a team although they usually get first shout. The spinners tend to be be brought in when the fast bowlers are struggling for wickets unless the pitch conditions dictate otherwise. Home teams prepare the strip for their main bowlers which suited Murali and although the home climate was a big factor you still have to be good enough to exploit that advantage. The stats of many batsmen and bowlers from decades ago would probably be greatly enhanced under modern day ground/wicket protection practises (and less "social activities" during a match).
Apparently he died from a massive heart attack after a cocaine fueled hooker orgyyy. Just been sent the photos on WhatsApp. Worse ways to go.
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posted on 4/3/22
Genuinely gutted about this.
The guy was a cricketing legend and icon.
posted on 4/3/22
Didn't like him as a player for obvious reasons but there's no denying his talent as a cricketer. Loved him as a pundit on sky sports. Will be sirely missed. RIP.
posted on 4/3/22
*sorely.
posted on 4/3/22
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 18 minutes ago
Genuinely gutted about this.
The guy was a cricketing legend and icon.
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Feel the same….he was such a good bloke and the ashes was never the same for me when he retired
posted on 4/3/22
Seems like we cant go a month without something tragic happening
posted on 4/3/22
Murali took over 90 more test wickets than Warne at a less average in less matches and less innings. His bowling action was due to a congenital problem and was cleared by the authorities.
Who are these cricketers that you would ask? Obviously at the moment there is rightfully an outpouring of emotions for a great cricketer and credit to the game but the stats don't lie and you cannot twist that whatever your nationality or cricketing allegiance.
I have always enjoyed watching the spin bowlers as they seem to enjoy their art and do not have to try to intimidate batsmen with an aggressive attitude. Having said that. Shane Warne gave it out a bit but I think that was his game-face and the natural winning mentality of Australian cricketers.
posted on 4/3/22
Last sentence correction. Not just cricketers, most Aussie sportsmen/sportswoman appear to take so much pride in representing their country that seems to take precedence over financial considerations. OK, I'm watching from afar and could be totally wrong.
I get the feeling that many athletes in the UK are just happy to get their Sports Council grant to look after themselves personally rather than a sense of national pride.
The likes of Coe, Cram. Ovett put the hard miles in without the funding available nowadays but remain amongst our top achievers.
Do our current athletes think they only have to put in a couple of decent performances to ensure another season freebie?
"Oh! I got an injury"
"How"?
"I slipped in the shower"
"Take a bath next time. Grant suspended "
"I tripped over my dog while training"
"What is more important? Dog or career. Lose the dog or eat it. That's what the Korean athletes do and they win more medals than we do"
"I've got a stomach bug"
"Don't say that to the Press. You're an athlete - it's a VIRUS"
"They must be on drugs, blood doping or something"
"This is International Athletics. What the hell do you expect"?
posted on 4/3/22
comment by goadocwatson (U1016)
posted 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
Murali took over 90 more test wickets than Warne at a less average in less matches and less innings. His bowling action was due to a congenital problem and was cleared by the authorities.
Who are these cricketers that you would ask? Obviously at the moment there is rightfully an outpouring of emotions for a great cricketer and credit to the game but the stats don't lie and you cannot twist that whatever your nationality or cricketing allegiance.
I have always enjoyed watching the spin bowlers as they seem to enjoy their art and do not have to try to intimidate batsmen with an aggressive attitude. Having said that. Shane Warne gave it out a bit but I think that was his game-face and the natural winning mentality of Australian cricketers.
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Murali also took 500 wickets at home playing on spin friendly wickets. If you compare records outside of Sri Lanka, then Warne actually comes out on top.
Also, you need to consider that Warne was bowling in a team with other great bowlers and wasn't leading the attack. He was part of a cast, playing a role. Whereas Murali was the leader of the bowling attack for Sri Lanka due to the wickets they played on and the bowling attack they had.
There is a lot more nuance to it than just looking at averages and wickets. They are both greats in their own right and probably should transcend comparison.
posted on 4/3/22
Awful news, as a cricket lover I am gutted.
I hope there was nothing untoward with his death, it would be inappropriate to speculate.
RIP Warney.
posted on 5/3/22
The quickies are not necessarily the best bowlers in a team although they usually get first shout. The spinners tend to be be brought in when the fast bowlers are struggling for wickets unless the pitch conditions dictate otherwise. Home teams prepare the strip for their main bowlers which suited Murali and although the home climate was a big factor you still have to be good enough to exploit that advantage. The stats of many batsmen and bowlers from decades ago would probably be greatly enhanced under modern day ground/wicket protection practises (and less "social activities" during a match).
posted on 5/3/22
Apparently he died from a massive heart attack after a cocaine fueled hooker orgyyy. Just been sent the photos on WhatsApp. Worse ways to go.
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