Lehmann handed suspended fine for action query

Updated December 28, 2012 00:39:06

Brisbane Heat coach Darren Lehmann has been hit with an official Cricket Australia reprimand for his controversial comments questioning the legality of West Indian all-rounder Marlon Samuels' bowling action.

Lehmann, in Sydney preparing his side for Friday night's Big Bash League match with the winless Sydney Thunder, was found guilty of breaching CA's code of behaviour following a hearing via a phone hook-up.

For his troubles, Lehmann received a $3000 fine suspended for two years.

Lehmann raised the ire of CA for questioning Samuels' fast-paced offspinners - which led to the West Indian being banned from the Indian Premier League earlier this year - in Brisbane's five-wicket loss to the Melbourne Renegades last weekend.

"I just want something done. He couldn't bowl in the IPL last year, yet he can bowl in the BBL," Lehmann said after the match.

"If he's deemed legal, I'm totally understanding of that. But from my point of view, from 20 years of cricket, I've got a problem with 120km/h off no (run-up) steps."

As a result, CA deemed the former Test batsman had breached Rule 9: Detrimental Public Comment in CA's code of behaviour.

The rule states players or officials must not "denigrate or criticise another player or denigrate or criticise an official, umpire, referee or team".

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First posted December 27, 2012 19:44:37

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Samuels bowling action queried in BBL

Updated December 23, 2012 11:04:12

The Melbourne Renegades' Big Bash League-topping form has hit controversy, with Brisbane Heat coach Darren Lehmann questioning the bowling action of star West Indian import Marlon Samuels.

Samuels produced a tight spell as the Renegades won their fourth straight game against the Heat at Docklands on Saturday night.

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But Lehmann queried how an offspin bowler who jogs in off a couple of steps can legally produce faster balls of about 120kmh.

"I've spoken to the umpires about it," Lehmann said.

"I just want something done.

"He couldn't bowl in the IPL (Indian Premier League) last year, yet he can bowl in the BBL.

"We've got to seriously look at what we're doing. Are we here to play cricket properly or what?

"If he's deemed legal, I'm totally understanding of that.

"But from my point of view from 20 years' cricket, I've got a problem with 120kmh off no steps."

Cricket Australia says umpires are reviewing Samuel's bowling in last night's match.

The umpires did not raise concerns during the match, but a CA spokesman says Samuels' bowling will be reviewed as well as Lehmann's criticism of the bowler.

Samuels was suspended from bowling in the IPL earlier this year after being reported for a suspect action.

Lehmann doubted the West Indian would be suspended from bowling in the BBL but wanted Samuels's action to at least be reviewed.

"I'm sure they'll go through the process but it doesn't help us now, does it?" he said.

"And it doesn't help any of the teams that have played the Renegades so far.

"So that's certainly a query I've got and they've got to have a look at it."

Renegades coach Simon Helmot defended Samuels' action when asked if he was confident it was legitimate.

"Absolutely," Helmot said, adding he was disappointed with Lehmann's comments.

"That's up to umpires to decide on legitimacy of actions," he said.

"It's disappointing to have some comment made like that and we'll take it up with Cricket Australia tomorrow."

Tight bowling from Samuels and Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan helped restrict the Heat to a modest total of 7 for 133 batting first.

The home side ground its way to 3 for 88 from 16 overs in reply, before expensive late overs from Heat import pacemen Kemar Roach and Thisara Perera allowed the Renegades to surge home with five balls to spare.

The Heat now have just one win from four games.

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First posted December 23, 2012 08:30:38

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