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No "witch-hunt" over Murali says ICC BIRMINGHAM, England, Friday (AFP) - International Cricket Council (ICC) general manager David Richardson insisted there would be "no witch-hunt" against Muttiah Muralitharan as he unveiled plans here Thursday to carry out research into slow bowlers' actions. The research comes following renewed controversy over the unusual action of Sri Lanka off-spinner Muralitharan. But Richardson insisted the sole aim was to help gather information for the ICC which would then decide whether changes were needed to current regulations. "We're not out here on a witch-hunt," former South Africa wicket-keeper Richardson told reporters at Edgbaston. "Murali's is a very complicated case. It's not right that we should make laws that are specifically designed for him." The research will start here Friday during the second Test between England and West Indies at Edgbaston and continue throughout September's Champions Trophy one-day tournament in England, featuring all the world's leading sides. Results will be submitted to the ICC who could, in November at the earliest, announce changes to regulations as a result. |
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