TV sport commentator says there's a problem with Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah that everyone is too 'politically correct' to say out loud
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Veteran sports commentator Ian Maurice has blamed political correctness for cricket's failure to hold Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah up to scrutiny for what he believes is a suspect bowling action. The Indian great has been a standout performer in this series and how well the Australians counter him in Melbourne and Sydney will go a long way to deciding whether they regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
![[Former sports commentator Ian Maurice (pictured) believes cricket's powers that be are refusing to analyse the paceman's action because they're afraid of being called racist]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/23/93442701-14222775-Some_have_called_into_question_the_bowler_s_delivery_action_incl-a-28_1734995767100.jpg)
The Aussies were left in tatters at 8-70 early on the second day of the Perth Test, largely because of Bumrah's five-wicket haul as he ripped through the top order at Optus Stadium. Cricket fans at the time called for the pace bowler's action to be investigated, after he produced devastating swing in both directions off a short run-up.
![[Bumrah's unique action has been discussed over the years, with several experts on the matter deeming it perfectly legal]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/23/93442797-14222775-Bumrah_s_unique_action_has_been_discussed_over_the_years_with_se-a-30_1734995767101.jpg)
On Monday, Maurice took to X to comment on the matter, posting: 'Why has no one questioned the delivery of India paceman Bumrah? Is it not politically correct these days?. 'I'm not saying he's throwing but at least the position of the arm at the point of delivery should be analyzed. Nine would have had it under the microscope some years ago.'.
![[Bumrah (pictured with wife Sanjana Ganesan) has been exceptional this year and crucial to the Indian team throughout the tour of Australia]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/23/93443149-14222775-Bumrah_has_been_exceptional_this_year_and_crucial_to_the_Indian_-a-26_1734995766603.jpg)
Indian paceman Jasprit Bumrah has been sensational throughout the Border-Gavaskar series. Former sports commentator Ian Maurice (pictured) believes cricket's powers that be are refusing to analyse the paceman's action because they're afraid of being called racist.
![[Aussie cricket legend Greg Chappell says Bumrah's technique is 'unequivocally clean']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/23/93442769-14222775-Aussie_cricket_legend_Greg_Chappell_says_Bumrah_s_technique_is_u-a-27_1734995767099.jpg)
