Malinga, Muralitharan and Shaun Tait are three of the best bowlers in the world today, mastering little known or new skills in the art of bowling.
Lasith Malinga has developed 'Malinga swing' in which the ball rotates backwards with a seam closer to cross seam than straight seam. He has also got more late swing, later in the delivery than anyone before him and consequently is one of the world's best ODI bowlers.
Muralitharan is arguably the greatest bowler ever. He tops the wicket takers list and has perfected the 'doosra' which only came about in the mid 90s. His accuracy is unrivalled nor is the spin he can impart on the ball on any surface.
Shaun Tait is the fastest bowler in the world in a short spell. His javelin thrower action generates 150kph pace and late swing.
However, all three have had their actions scrutinised at different points of their career. New Zealand have complained in the past about not being able to see Malinga's release infront of the umpire's uniform; Australian umpires have called Murali for chucking as have many members of the media and Shaun Tait has recently been accused of chucking by the New Zealand media.
The question is, should these bowlers who have innovative actions be discouraged or encouraged to continue with their actions in a quest for swing, spin or pace?
Lasith Malinga has developed 'Malinga swing' in which the ball rotates backwards with a seam closer to cross seam than straight seam. He has also got more late swing, later in the delivery than anyone before him and consequently is one of the world's best ODI bowlers.
Muralitharan is arguably the greatest bowler ever. He tops the wicket takers list and has perfected the 'doosra' which only came about in the mid 90s. His accuracy is unrivalled nor is the spin he can impart on the ball on any surface.
Shaun Tait is the fastest bowler in the world in a short spell. His javelin thrower action generates 150kph pace and late swing.
However, all three have had their actions scrutinised at different points of their career. New Zealand have complained in the past about not being able to see Malinga's release infront of the umpire's uniform; Australian umpires have called Murali for chucking as have many members of the media and Shaun Tait has recently been accused of chucking by the New Zealand media.
The question is, should these bowlers who have innovative actions be discouraged or encouraged to continue with their actions in a quest for swing, spin or pace?