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Some ‘chuckers’ have made fortunes in game

Jon Batham looks at two spin bowlers who know the mental strain of being called for throwing

Concerns: Ollie Rayner bowling for Middlesex. Inset: Somerset’s Jack Leach bowling for England Lions this winter in the UAE
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An angry Ollie Rayner claims that when it comes to questioning a bowler’s actions, the playing field is far from level.
The Middlesex off-spinner has leapt to the defence of England Lions teammate and friend Jack Leach in the wake of the Somerset man being called for throwing during routine testing in the UAE before Christmas.
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