Murali's legacy as an international cricketer was created as much for his unusual yet very unique bowling action. as it was for the fact that he was and still remains Test cricket's leading wicket-taker.
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A chest-on action questioned for its legality on several occasions, what made him unique was not just the way he bowled, but the tiger-like eyes which were often visible on camera at the point of delivery.
Getting into the science of it will surely need another full-fledged piece.
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