On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:24:36 +1100, "Neil Boss"
From what I remember, Murlie got peeed off because people yelled out 'no ball' everytime he went to bowl.
They didn't hate him or his his race - they just stirred his bowling style.
The Sri Lankin supporters did exactly the same to Brett Lee - so what?
I will not say there were not racists in the crowd who slandered Murlie or the Sri Lankin team (although I did not hear them).
If there were, it was a minute minority, and I would guarantee that similar remarks were made against Australia from the Sri Lankin supporters as well.
That's human nature, and humanity certainly has its share of f***wits, especially when it comes to sporting spectators.
On a personal note I thought Murlie was the attraction of the match - he is a great bowler. He was the reason my family went to the cricket that day. And no, we didn't go to yell out 'no ball' - but to see the guy who will probably take over from Warnie as the greater spinner ever.
Takes you to bring race into it.
Artie...
