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Pakistan: Usman Tariq is mentioned as a right-handed off-break bowler in the ICC bowler profile. But he was at the center of controversy at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground on Tuesday.
Calcutta : Usman Tariq is listed as a right-handed off-break bowler in the ICC Bowler Profile. But he was at the center of controversy at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground on Tuesday. He took 3 wickets for 27 runs and was instrumental in Pakistan’s 32-run victory over USA in the Group ‘A’ match of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Usman Tariq’s run-up is not long. He pauses near the crease and then throws the ball in a side-arm, slingshot type of action. At first glance his delivery may seem odd or illegal. He was reported twice for his questionable bowling action in the Pakistan Super League. But he was cleared both times.
“I have a little problem with my hand. My hand bends naturally. I got it checked and cleared. Everyone says my delivery is illegal. But there is no such problem,” he said.
At 6 feet 4 inches Usman Tariq has several variations. On this day, he was brought to the field to bowl in the 12th over. He can play googly, carrom ball. After that, his stock delivery is off-break, leg-break.
Tariq bowled four overs today. It had 10 googlies, 5 carrom balls, 3 off-breaks, 1 leg-spin. All three of his wickets came from googlies.
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