He has not played much international cricket yet. As a result, he is not a household name. However, Pak spinner Usman Tariq played enough to change the plan of the opposition team. 11 wickets in first four T20Is, economy below six, average below eight—not just a good start, but proof that he can take matches out of the grasp of the opposition.

Tariq’s real weapon is not the secret spin. Speed ​​control. He took a break during the run-up. A stop-start type of rhythm, which disrupts the batter’s trigger movement. The batter wants to understand the length quickly. Prepares to play specific shots like that. But a bowler who changes the timing of the release without changing the delivery, pushes the batsman into the most dangerous zone in cricket. And that’s where the wrong shot is born.

Tariq is a right-handed off-spinner, and India’s current batting line-up is dominated by left-handers. On paper, left-handers are supposed to struggle against off-spin. The stock ball moves away, increasing the chances of an edge, and adding a little variety adds to the conflict in the batsman’s mind about playing the shot.

Ahead of the high-voltage match on February 15, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha stepped in to quell the controversy surrounding the bowling action of mystery spinner Usman Tariq.

The match at the Premadasa Stadium was shrouded in off-field controversy for some time, but now the focus is back squarely on cricket. Yet talk has not stopped of Tariq’s unusual bowling mechanics, especially on a wicket where spinners can get help. Agha made it clear that there is no controversy in Pakistan’s view.