Murali action reported, again

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Muttiah Muralitharan's bowling action has been called into doubt for a second time, according to Sri Lankan team manager Ajith Jayasekera.

He said International Cricket Council (ICC) referee Chris Broad made the report after the third and final Test against Australia in Colombo.

Muralitharan has been reported for his new delivery that spins the other way from his stock off-break.

The spin star's action has previously been cleared by the ICC.

"I was called this morning to the match referee's office and Chris Broad told me that he had some bad news and that he would be reporting Muralitharan for the ball that goes the other way," Mr Jayasekera said.

"We broke the news to the team and Murali at the end of play. He was very disappointed, but Murali does not think he has a problem with this delivery."

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