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'Science has vindicated me,' says Murali

Muttiah Muralitharan has spoken out yet again as the chucking controversy rumbles on

Wisden Cricinfo staff
18-Nov-2004


Murali: 'For years I have suffered at the hands of the prominent cricketers past and present' © Getty Images
Muttiah Muralitharan has spoken out yet again as the chucking controversy rumbles on. He says that despite years of suffering comments about his action, science has finally vindicated what he already knew - that he is not a chucker.
"For years I have suffered at the hands of the prominent cricketers past and present who have categorically stated that I am a 'chucker'," Murali said in a statement issued through his agent. "I have attempted to maintain my dignity in the face of these unjustified allegations, and have tried to keep away from personal controversy pending the results of the recent ICC committee's investigation and analysis of the entire issue."
And he says that science has finally cleared his name. "The people who have accused me are ignorant of the biomechanics of the arm. I have always known that I am innocent of the accusation of chucking. I have never been never scared to be scrutinised by experts, cameras or commentators. I believe that science has vindicated me."