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Murali hits back at ‘ordinary’ Bedi
COLOMBO: Muttiah Muralitharan has, in an extraordinary outburst, responded to longtime critic Bishan Bedi, the former Indian captain, calling him an ‘ordinary bowler’.
Bedi, who took 266 wickets in 67 Tests and was known for his classical action, has repeatedly questioned the legality of Murali’s action, even likening it to a javelin throw.
“He (Bedi) did not have any variation,” Murali — who retired from cricket last week — told PTI. “He just bowled left-arm spin and the pitch did the variation for him. That is what he bowled.” This is perhaps Murali’s first retort to those who have long questioned his action and the legality of his doosra.
“I saw some (of his) bowling of his playing days. He would have been hammered every ball had he played in the modern era.”
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