VIDEO: Naseem Shah, Shaheen recreate Usman Tariq’s action in nets
- 15-Feb-2026
In a viral clip from Pakistan’s net session ahead of their big T20 World Cup 2026 game against India, both pace stars — Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi — were seen playfully mimicking the unusual bowling action of Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq during practice. The pacers tried to recreate his distinctive “stop-start” style while bowling […]
Kamran Akmal reacts to Indian players video preparing for Usman Tariq
- 15-Feb-2026
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has reacted to a viral video showing Indian players practising specifically to counter the bowling of Usman Tariq, saying such preparation reflects the threat he poses. Speaking on Har Lamha Purjosh, Kamran Akmal said preparation is a fundamental part of elite cricket and should always be carried out at the […]
Ashwin backs Usman Tariq’s bowling action
- 11-Feb-2026
COLOMBO: Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq has found support from former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin amid renewed claims regarding the legality of his bowling action. Pakistan secured a convincing 32-run victory over the United States on Tuesday, thanks to a strong collective performance. Tariq was the standout performer, claiming three wickets for 27 runs. However, […]
Usman Tariq: The Science Behind the Mystery Spinner’s Totally Legal Action
- 01-Feb-2026
Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq has officially cemented his status as a legal “X-factor” for the national side, having successfully cleared rigorous biomechanical testing twice in the last two years. Most recently, on May 7, 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Tariq passed a formal assessment at the accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore. […]
Usman Tariq credits former Australia all-rounder for turnaround
- 24-Nov-2025
Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has credited former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson for standing by him through the most challenging phase of his cricketing career.
PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators’ Usman Tariq reported for suspicious bowling action
- 14-Apr-2025
Quetta Gladiators’ spinner Usman Tariq has been reported for his suspicious bowling action during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10. The spinner came under scrutiny for his suspected bowling action during the match, held between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening. “Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq was […]
PSL 9: Quetta Gladiators’ Usman Tariq’s suspicious bowling action reported
- 07-Mar-2024
Quetta Gladiators’ spinner Usman Tariq has been reported for his suspicious bowling action during the ongoing ninth season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). Watch ARY News live on live.arynews.tv According to sources, the mystery spinner came under scrutiny for his suspected bowling action during the recent match, held between Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings. The Karachi […]