Why was Malinga's bowling action not banned by the ICC?

"Side-arm bowling was popular in the 1800s, but I don't think we have seen much of it in the last 100 years. read more

According to bowling rules provided by ICC an illegal bowling action is an action in which the bowler’s elbow extends by an amount of more than 15 degrees between their arm reaching the horizontal and the ball being released. read more

It is just unfair to allow him with that side on action advantage. Some correction is required from ICC's part. Better late than never. Simply he is an accurate thrower of the cricket ball. Not a bowler by any means. Exceptions cannot be made to bowlers citing physical deformity as an excuse. Rule is a rule is a rule. read more

Cricket World Cup: Two of crickets leading biomechanists have condoned Lasith Malinga's bowling action. read more

Lasith Malinga's action may well defy the laws of anatomy but not the laws of the game. Daryl Foster and Bruce Elliott, two leading cricketing biomechanists, are adamant that the Sri Lankan's unorthodox bowling style should be admired rather than admonished, as it pushes the boundaries of convention but remains within legal limits. read more