Comments on: THE POLITICAL LESSONS OF THE SMILING ASSASSIN: MURALI, CRICKET AND SRI LANKAN IDENTITY http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/ Groundviews is an award winning Sri Lankan citizen journalism initiative Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:23:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Presi Dunce Bean http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-22173 Presi Dunce Bean Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:24:22 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-22173 What happens if Murali decides to run for Presi Dunce in the future? Will he be hounded and imprisoned like General Fonseka? I guess we will know in 6 years time! What happens if Murali decides to run for Presi Dunce in the future? Will he be hounded and imprisoned like General Fonseka? I guess we will know in 6 years time!

]]> By: azath http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21949 azath Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:39:50 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21949 Murali, All the best, I miss you in the middle of test cricket. I used to watch the test matches to only to see how murali kills his opponents. He is simply a "bad dream" for all bats man. he would have passed 1000 wickets if all the legitimate "appeals" are considered, or If he were played for a country like Australia or England. unfortunately, he was in Sri Lanka. One main reason for Indians to refuse the revive system is murali factor that happened a few yrs ago. All batsman in the middle practice how murali balls but he killed them mercilessly. He proved us that he is not spent force but gallantly taken the decision may be for his personal reason but I lost the interest in middle overs. Murali,
All the best, I miss you in the middle of test cricket. I used to watch the test matches to only to see how murali kills his opponents. He is simply a “bad dream” for all bats man. he would have passed 1000 wickets if all the legitimate “appeals” are considered, or If he were played for a country like Australia or England. unfortunately, he was in Sri Lanka. One main reason for Indians to refuse the revive system is murali factor that happened a few yrs ago.

All batsman in the middle practice how murali balls but he killed them mercilessly.

He proved us that he is not spent force but gallantly taken the decision may be for his personal reason but I lost the interest in middle overs.

]]> By: nakkeeran http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21942 nakkeeran Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:00:32 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21942 Sir It is so degrading to everyone who tries to reopen a question which was well settled by all means that the bowling of Murali was perfectly legal. Whether Murali intended or not he has now become an icon in cricket all over the world. This brings Sri Lanka to the eyes of the world. Murali is a rock. Anyone who thinks that they can dent him is hitting their head on a rock. Rock never dent but...head.,....... That is the truth. Sir
It is so degrading to everyone who tries to reopen a question which was well settled by all means that the bowling of Murali was perfectly legal. Whether Murali intended or not he has now become an icon in cricket all over the world. This brings Sri Lanka to the eyes of the world. Murali is a rock. Anyone who thinks that they can dent him is hitting their head on a rock. Rock never dent but…head.,……. That is the truth.

]]> By: sinhala_voice http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21915 sinhala_voice Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:22:24 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21915 WELL DONE Murali and may you bring lot more service to cricket in Sri Lanka. Murali had a very unique bowling action which the orthodox cricket administrators loved to hate. THat is why he was called for throwing. He bowled off spin with a wristy action which allowed him also to bowl the ball that went the other way (leg spin) Well done I hope you will contribute to Sri Lankan cricket especially cricket in the Northern and Eastern province where the majority are Tamil and would make a good role model for youngsters of all ethnic groups about dedication and hard work which are universal qualities. We should also acknowledge Arjuna Ranatunga's brave stand on behalf of Murali at the MCG. If he (arjuna) did not make a big issue and took Murali off that would have been the end of his (Murali's )career. Ranatunga's action brought the whole question of throwing into the scientific domain and showed that ALL bowlers bend their arm when delivering the ball to some extent and that there needs to be a proper study in to throwing. Once again Murali well done. WELL DONE Murali and may you bring lot more service to cricket in Sri Lanka.

Murali had a very unique bowling action which the orthodox cricket administrators loved to hate. THat is why he was called for throwing.

He bowled off spin with a wristy action which allowed him also to bowl the ball that went the other way (leg spin)

Well done I hope you will contribute to Sri Lankan cricket especially cricket in the Northern and Eastern province where the majority are Tamil and would make a good role model for youngsters of all ethnic groups about dedication and hard work which are universal qualities.

We should also acknowledge Arjuna Ranatunga’s brave stand on behalf of Murali at the MCG. If he (arjuna) did not make a big issue and took Murali off that would have been the end of his (Murali’s )career.

Ranatunga’s action brought the whole question of throwing into the scientific domain and showed that ALL bowlers bend their arm when delivering the ball to some extent and that there needs to be a proper study in to throwing.

Once again Murali well done.

]]> By: chandran-kandy http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21896 chandran-kandy Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:57:13 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21896 From chandran to Ranjith Yes..... are you a Sri-Lankan? It is regrettable. during Murali's period Who was suceesful bowler? Who has taken more wicket? whether Murali was a shukker or not,the whole World recognized him and praised Murali that he was a brilliant bowler. Are you agree with me Ranjith? Because of whom Sri_lanka has got reputation in our cricket team.Hello who reached 800 wickets in the world history.Is this not a world records? Do you know Murali's record has gone to cricket record book.You can't ever delete this record in the record book. Ranjith you as a Sri-lankan you should be proud of him.Don't blame such a legendary person in our cricket world. From chandran to Ranjith Yes….. are you a Sri-Lankan? It is regrettable. during Murali’s period Who was suceesful bowler? Who has taken more wicket? whether Murali was a shukker or not,the whole World recognized him and praised Murali that he was a brilliant bowler. Are you agree with me Ranjith? Because of whom Sri_lanka has got reputation in our cricket team.Hello who reached 800 wickets in the world history.Is this not a world records? Do you know Murali’s record has gone to cricket record book.You can’t ever delete this record in the record book. Ranjith you as a Sri-lankan you should be proud of him.Don’t blame such a legendary person in our cricket world.

]]> By: Groundviews http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21889 Groundviews Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:58:12 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21889 mvm, other writings by Publius, exclusive to Groundviews, can be easily accessed here - http://www.groundviews.org/author/publius mvm, other writings by Publius, exclusive to Groundviews, can be easily accessed here – http://www.groundviews.org/author/publius

]]> By: Gunaratna http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21887 Gunaratna Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:08:07 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21887 Ranjith, People like you are shame to share a sinhalese name. [Edited out] . Murali is a great Sri Lankan and one of the greatest cricketers. He deserves his place in world cricket. I salute to that great Sri lankan Ranjith, People like you are shame to share a sinhalese name. [Edited out] . Murali is a great Sri Lankan and one of the greatest cricketers. He deserves his place in world cricket. I salute to that great Sri lankan

]]> By: Harsha Jayamanne http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21886 Harsha Jayamanne Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:04:37 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21886 This is to Ranjith.. Dead right it is a minority, Sri Lankans who think Murali is a chuker. I guess the number is only one and that is you. You can think what ever you want but take some trouble to look at evidence before you speak. It is overwhelming to prove that he is not a chuker, at least willingly. Almost all the bowlers in the world chuck the ball at some point according to the expert panel appointed at that time if you consider the 15 degree cut off point. Of course Murali is only one of them not an exeption for that matter. CHUKER OR NOT HE IS NOT A CHEATER. He is being playing in the team upto now soley on the merits of his efficiency, not because of political reasons as you have suggested.Did you know he was almost dropped for the Asia cup due to under performence which hurt him badley. Think before you talk friend ! This is to Ranjith..
Dead right it is a minority, Sri Lankans who think Murali is a chuker. I guess the number is only one and that is you.

You can think what ever you want but take some trouble to look at evidence before you speak. It is overwhelming to prove that he is not a chuker, at least willingly. Almost all the bowlers in the world chuck the ball at some point according to the expert panel appointed at that time if you consider the 15 degree cut off point. Of course Murali is only one of them not an exeption for that matter. CHUKER OR NOT HE IS NOT A CHEATER.

He is being playing in the team upto now soley on the merits of his efficiency, not because of political reasons as you have suggested.Did you know he was almost dropped for the Asia cup due to under performence which hurt him badley.

Think before you talk friend !

]]> By: chandran-kandy http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21882 chandran-kandy Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:52:31 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21882 Yes, Sir, this is my humble letter simply written by Murali's stotry.If any errors in this comment please forgive me. I firmly think that here-in-after in Sri-kanka's history no any single person like Murali will join Sri-Lankan Cricket Team.Such a good player.Always co-operate with his colleagues.This is his ability and moral quality.Smiling face.He sacrificed half of his life into cricket. In his very young age Murali has made a journey to lots of countries in the part of world.And played good cricket.Not only Murali was a world class bowler but also fielding-wise even batting too occasionally he has done lot to his Sri-Lankan team. Born in Kandy.He started his education at St.Anthony's college -Katugastota-kandy.I know Murali well. And met him several times.Same time I know very well his father too.He is a famous business man in Kandy.Their main business is making sweets.especially, Biscuits.cakes.etc.They run the main in the name of Lucky-Land Biscuit company which is situated at Natathrampotha-Kany.Murali's native place.So, well done Murali-You deserved well. And lived a worthy life.Thanks.From chandran Kandy. Yes, Sir, this is my humble letter simply written by Murali’s stotry.If any errors in this comment please forgive me. I firmly think that here-in-after in Sri-kanka’s history no any single person like Murali will join Sri-Lankan Cricket Team.Such a good player.Always co-operate with his colleagues.This is his ability and moral quality.Smiling face.He sacrificed half of his life into cricket. In his very young age Murali has made a journey to lots of countries in the part of world.And played good cricket.Not only Murali was a world class bowler but also fielding-wise even batting too occasionally he has done lot to his Sri-Lankan team. Born in Kandy.He started his education at St.Anthony’s college -Katugastota-kandy.I know Murali well. And met him several times.Same time I know very well his father too.He is a famous business man in Kandy.Their main business is making sweets.especially, Biscuits.cakes.etc.They run the main in the name of Lucky-Land Biscuit company which is situated at Natathrampotha-Kany.Murali’s native place.So, well done Murali-You deserved well. And lived a worthy life.Thanks.From chandran Kandy.

]]> By: mvm http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21878 mvm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:52:28 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21878 what a beautifully written analysis and tribute. I wish the writer Publius--would have used hsi name as his by line so that we can track his other writings and relish the pleasure of reading. what a beautifully written analysis and tribute. I wish the writer Publius–would have used hsi name as his by line so that we can track his other writings and relish the pleasure of reading.

]]> By: Travelling Academic http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21877 Travelling Academic Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:29:13 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21877 Very nice piece, thanks. I watched the 800 from a Kandy restaurant, and you capture the reactions of the waiters and my own thoughts very well. I did think about "minority guy knowing his place" and, perhaps more coincidentally, about the "Thileepan-Weerawansa, united in weakness" point you make. (Deviating from that point, of these puppets, the former was given just one chance at fast until death by his master while the latter has vowed to FUD as many times it takes -- great fun Sri Lanka is.) Very nice piece, thanks. I watched the 800 from a Kandy restaurant, and you capture the reactions of the waiters and my own thoughts very well. I did think about “minority guy knowing his place” and, perhaps more coincidentally, about the “Thileepan-Weerawansa, united in weakness” point you make. (Deviating from that point, of these puppets, the former was given just one chance at fast until death by his master while the latter has vowed to FUD as many times it takes — great fun Sri Lanka is.)

]]> By: Ranjith http://groundviews.org/2010/07/26/the-political-lessons-of-the-smiling-assassin-murali-cricket-and-sri-lankan-identity/#comment-21869 Ranjith Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:34:46 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=3833#comment-21869 Some of us maintain that Muralitharan is a chucker and that he has no place in the Sri Lankan cricket team. We seem to be in a minority though, but if truth by told the SL cricket team let itself down when it decided to let a man who cheats continue on his merry way. I think that the fact that he is a Tamil played a role in cementing his position in the team, despite his illegal deliveries. Murali will always have a question mark over his career. Some of us maintain that Muralitharan is a chucker and that he has no place in the Sri Lankan cricket team. We seem to be in a minority though, but if truth by told the SL cricket team let itself down when it decided to let a man who cheats continue on his merry way. I think that the fact that he is a Tamil played a role in cementing his position in the team, despite his illegal deliveries. Murali will always have a question mark over his career.

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