Read moreMuch of what I write irks. At nearly 58, having been victimized, vandalized, even scandalized, in most Caribbean territories, I could not care less. Somehow, I will live!
Someone has to be honest, despite the constant inane Obama-like rhetoric in our cricket. Many might not like what I say, but they know that all I say is closest to the truth!
The situation with Shane Shillingford and his bowling action is as disappointing as it is frightening and enlightening. That he has been caught out is not his fault, but just listen to the noises now. “We will support Shane fully in this situation!” Such rank crap!
This is the fault of those in the “yes-men” system around him. In some sense, Shillingford is being victimized, and vandalized too, the subject of outright stupidity and insularity. I have great empathy with him. He has been hung out to dry!
Here is a quick story, as told by then West Indies captain, Clive Lloyd.
In 1980 WI tour of England, the fast bowlers were Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft and Malcolm Marshall.
Unbeknown to us, but known to Lloyd, seniors Deryck Murray and (Sir) Viv Richards, and manager, (Sir) Clyde Walcott, WI fast bowlers were being scrutinized very closely – “filmed for throwing” – with that time’s technology.
It was supposedly thought that we were bowling much too quickly to be normal!
There were never any overt accusations, but the results were very interesting indeed.
None of us were found to be even remotely close to delivering illegally. One ‘independent’ judge, John Edrich, former England opener, told me much later; “I could not believe how straight you blokes’ arms were; especially you, Crofty!”
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