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    Posted: 01 January 2007 at 6:28pm
Wow, difficult top choose. I am torn between Harmison and Murali. Harmison has got 6/19 and 7/12 in uneven bounce cinditions and Murali has got countless 7 fors and 8 fors on spin wickets. I'm going to have to go for Murali. Please vote and comment. Thanks
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Wane or murali in spinning conditions, torn between who to pick. I'll have to go for Murali
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Warne in spinning conditions, like Murali, is virtually unplayable!

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Post Options Post Options   Quote 70_degree_spin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 January 2007 at 7:14pm
but Warne isn't as deadly as murali, murali has had several 8 fors and 1 or 2 9 fors, warne has only had 1 8 for in his career, thats why he is better.
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You really think I'd last long enough to know the difference? LOLLOL


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Post Options Post Options   Quote spin wizard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 January 2007 at 7:28pm
Murali bowls more over per match an average than Warne so therefore he gets more time on batsmen so not because he has some 8 and 9 wicket haul means he is more greater than Warne. Murali and Warne are just spin wizards like me. LOL
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 LOL Aye, whatever you say mate! LOL

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Post Options Post Options   Quote 70_degree_spin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 January 2007 at 7:32pm
Everything about Murali is better than Warne though. His strike rate is better, his bowling average, his economy rates, he's faced the best batsman in the world and is probably the only spinner ever to be successful against India. Not saying Warne isn't great, just saying he's not as good as Murali.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote spin wizard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 January 2007 at 7:44pm

Well, thats fair enough; after all, we all think different and have different opinions. I am just making a point that none is better than the other by a long way; that's all!

All the above, I wouldn't want to face at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, except for hoggard.

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Farmer 'Oggard sucks, he does. Ooh ar!

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all of them, as they would all be difficult to play in conditions they are suited to and when they are on song. Though i would say harmy and akhtar would be scary to face in such conditions and can even injure you!

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It could only be Harmison when he gets it right, which has not been too often recently.

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Post Options Post Options   Quote Kerm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 January 2007 at 8:52pm
I'd actually say Malinga on any surface. Its a crazy action but its almost impossible to work out where the ball is and where its going.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote BackFoot Master Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 January 2007 at 11:18pm
I will go for Harmison in those crazy conditions. I love watching it, batsman getting hits in the grill, oh it's just great especially to an Aussie batsman.
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warney is the hardest bowler to face in spinning conditions warney is the best bowler in the world murali the best statistical bowler
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It's warney for me, Murali will always have the stench of a cheat around him.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote NZ_Fast Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 January 2007 at 9:50am
Hmm i have to say murali but in all honesty i'd be soiling my pants over facing harmison, at least with murali i could have some fun (try dancing down the pitch to him etc)
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Chin Music Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 January 2007 at 11:13am
It's tough between Warne, Murali and McGrath but I'm gonig for Warne
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Originally posted by comedyking

warney is the hardest bowler to face in spinning conditions warney is the best bowler in the world murali the best statistical bowler


What? How does that work? Murali takes more wickets but Warne is more dangerous, whatever you say.
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Originally posted by 143no

It's warney for me, Murali will always have the stench of a cheat around him.


His action is perfectly legal, I think its disgraceful how people like you still think this after dozens of tests on his action, there is nothing cheat about using your assets. A model uses her good looks, a comedian uses his gift of the gab, murali suses his deficiency. Do not call him a cheat!!!
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Originally posted by comedyking

warney is the hardest bowler to face in spinning conditions warney is the best bowler in the world murali the best statistical bowler


What? How does that work? Murali takes more wickets but Warne is more dangerous, whatever you say.

After all, he is the "comedy king." LOL


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good point there                 LOL
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It's warney for me, Murali will always have the stench of a cheat around him.


His action is perfectly legal, I think its disgraceful how people like you still think this after dozens of tests on his action, there is nothing cheat about using your assets. A model uses her good looks, a comedian uses his gift of the gab, murali suses his deficiency. Do not call him a cheat!!!
 
 
Considering you have the cricket knowledge of a tennis shoe, I think I will stick with my own opinions. Wether he chucks or not, he is always going to have it hanging over his head, same as Warney will be remembered as much for his off field antics as on.
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Harmy is un-playable in the proper conditions.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Freddie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 January 2007 at 8:57am
I've gone for Warne on spinning conditions, he's usually really difficult to play on a normal wicket but he's totally lethal on a spinning wicket, extremely difficult to score runs off.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote RightHandBat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 January 2007 at 9:08am
McGrath on a seaming wicket, he just suffocates the batsman and he either gets a wicket or it's a dot ball.
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Originally posted by 143no

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It's warney for me, Murali will always have the stench of a cheat around him.


His action is perfectly legal, I think its disgraceful how people like you still think this after dozens of tests on his action, there is nothing cheat about using your assets. A model uses her good looks, a comedian uses his gift of the gab, murali suses his deficiency. Do not call him a cheat!!!
 
 
Considering you have the cricket knowledge of a tennis shoe, I think I will stick with my own opinions. Wether he chucks or not, he is always going to have it hanging over his head, same as Warney will be remembered as much for his off field antics as on.


ehhhh mate, youre a pathetic little loser with your stolen insults and i havnt got in to a fight since that one with MIK. Have you noticed that since he got banned there hasnt been a single fight? Coincidence I think not. Plus why did you have to insult me there? I wasnt taking a stab at you, i just think its bad that Murali is treated badly. Now stop trying to get this thread banned. Start posting in the "batting discussion" thread. You could give us some sound advice on how to get out in 8 different ways. LOL loser
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Plus why did you have to insult me there? I wasnt taking a stab at you.
 
Because I think you are an immature little ****wit who ridicules other peoples posts simply because they differ from your own . I am also not big on brave young boy's hiding behind computer screens whilst puffing there little chests, I would dearly love to meet you in a cricket match and then behind the sheds after, just to see if your courage is quite as big as your mouth.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote wiseguy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 January 2007 at 5:59am
I would love to have seen a mention of Ntini  in pacy situation, becos offlate he has been one of the best bowlers under suitable conditions, specially his very well directed bouncers can knock any batsmen out, very very fine bowler.
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Please cut the crap out guys. Personal fights do nothing good for anyone. While some would rightfully say that Murali's action is legal and has been cleared by the authentic experts, why would someone should call him a chucker anymore? Just because he's brilliant enough to compete and even surpass the achievements of another great bowler, who's your countryman. This isn't a good enough reason anyway.
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