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[uknsaunders]

Was it Dec who got called for Ashorne? He does have a very unusual action, but I never thought it was illegal.

yes it was and I made a point of being at square leg for the friendlies to watch his action. Nobody had an issue from the oppo in both games but I'm not saying it couldn't be improved. I've already worked with him on it during the winter and it's pretty orthodox imho. The ump in question did the whole game without payment and did a good job. He was even handed to both sides so I'm grateful he was there and it makes life easier for both teams. I do think the situation could've been handled differently though and that's my main point.

[Binsy]

yes it was and I made a point of being at square leg for the friendlies to watch his action. Nobody had an issue from the oppo in both games but I'm not saying it couldn't be improved. I've already worked with him on it during the winter and it's pretty orthodox imho. The ump in question did the whole game without payment and did a good job. He was even handed to both sides so I'm grateful he was there and it makes life easier for both teams. I do think the situation could've been handled differently though and that's my main point.

As a batsman who's faced the bowler in question, I would state that his old action (haven't faced him this year so couldn't comment on his new one) is very hard to pick up. Because he doesn't extend his bowling arm, the ball is released from a lot lower trajectory so it's very hard to see it's release from his hand. It's also released from nearer his body rather than above his body, which again affects how well you see it.

While unorthodox, I don't think it's illegal but it is hard to adapt to, especially if you've not seen it before. Hence why he got 5 for twenty odd down our ground a couple of seasons back!

[Six Sixes Cricket]

Thanks for the tale of caution Rob! Will keep an eye out for that guy when we play them later this year. Was there any comeback from the league on that at all?

We didn't report it to the league. They didn't use the lad again. Tim, it was when we changed umpires that we did it as it was a couple of youngs lad umpiring at the time and they didn't want the hassle so one of the older chaps went on and warned him about his action, and then there captain removed him.

[uknsaunders]

As a batsman who's faced the bowler in question, I would state that his old action (haven't faced him this year so couldn't comment on his new one) is very hard to pick up. Because he doesn't extend his bowling arm, the ball is released from a lot lower trajectory so it's very hard to see it's release from his hand. It's also released from nearer his body rather than above his body, which again affects how well you see it.

While unorthodox, I don't think it's illegal but it is hard to adapt to, especially if you've not seen it before. Hence why he got 5 for twenty odd down our ground a couple of seasons back!

I faced him in the nets over the winter and apart from being very early on the ball (he's pretty gentle tbh) I can honestly say there are dozens of guys who I've faced with far worse actions that don't ever get called. Simmy/Liam/Fros will know about Gul who plays for Headingley. Gul bowls a genuine sharp ball, an offie and a leggie with the same action but they all seem variations of a chuck. Some deliveries more than others.

[siridurrani]

We once played against Cameron Gannon the aussie guy who got done for chucking in state cricket when we was the overseas pro as Sonning. He tore through us, but you could always see that there was something wrong with his action, even the Umpires had a murmur, but nothing was brought of it, 4/5 years down the line, he has finally been done for it.

[lethalshrapnel]

Only when its blatant. We usually let marginal actions slide. Just not worth it.

[123*]

Club cricket does not use the 15 degree's rule, however most people do not know that!