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Unorthodox Action: Tariq Cleared Despite Accusations
1 Feb
Summary
- Usman Tariq's bowling action drew scrutiny after a dismissal.
- Tariq has twice been cleared by biomechanical testing.
- Pakistan secured a commanding 90-run victory over Australia.
Usman Tariq's unique bowling action drew attention during the second T20 between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore, following Cameron Green's dismissal. Pakistan secured a decisive 90-run victory at Gaddafi Stadium, bowling Australia out for 108. Cameron Green, dismissed for 35, was seen questioning Tariq's action, mimicking a baseball throw.
Tariq, playing his third T20I, finished with figures of 2-16. He has been reported twice for suspected illegal actions in the Pakistan Super League, but underwent biomechanical testing on both occasions, with experts clearing his action due to a biological issue affecting his elbow extension.
Despite these clearances, accusations have persisted. Tariq has previously defended his action, attributing the confusion to spectators' lack of cricket knowledge and his biological elbow condition. This situation echoes past controversies involving other Pakistani bowlers like Mohammad Hasnain, who was banned in 2022.
