Date-stamped : 08 Jan96 - 02:35
Monday 08, January 1996

Five Test bowlers under scrutiny

Bernie Wijesekera reporting from Australia.

Melbourne, Sunday -  With  Muralideran`s  career  in  a  tailspin
another  Sri  Lankan  Test player Kumar Dharmasena, is among five
test bowlers under scrutiny for suspect actions, according to the
Sunday Herald Sun of Jan 7 article.

The controversial calling of ``Murali`` for throwing this  summer
has called for crackdown on suspect actions worldwide.

Over the past 3 years the ICC has received reports from match re-
ferees  naming at least 5 bowlers with suspect actions, ``offie``
Dharmasena, a Kiwi medium pacer, an Indian  spinner, an   English
spinner and another bowler whose identity remains a mystery.

With `Murali` being called, the umpires are more likely  to  make
similar  calls. The Lankan tour management on Saturday, via tele-
phone with BCCSL (Colombo) discussed Murali`s future.

Manager Mendis said, no final decision has been arrived at wheth-
er Murali would be sent home.

Three Aussie umpires have called `Murali` on this tour. There  is
an air of doubt of his playing in the future games.

The ICC will take up this matter at its next  meeting  fixed  for
Feb.  10,  McQuillan  will umpire Sri Lanka`s match, world series
tomorrow against Australia, in MCG and Hair against  the  Aussies
in Perth on Friday, Jan 12.  The Third Test in Adelaide, starting
on Jan. 25, by Steve Randall.

Is Muralideran bending the rules, when he bowls leg-spin, is  the
question  asked by fans and knowledgeable personalities including
channel 9 commentator Tony Greig. In this  instance Emerson   was
bowled round the legs.

Source :: Lake House/Lanka Internet Services

<END> Contributed by Shash (shs2@*.cwru.edu)


