Tariq Responds to Bowling Action Accusations

Usman Tariq, a spinner for Pakistan, has responded to social media discussions that arose after an incident during the second T20I against Australia in Lahore. The controversy began when Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was dismissed by Tariq in the 11th over. Cameras caught Green making a hand movement as he left the field, which viewers interpreted as a challenge to the legality of Tariq's bowling technique. This led to widespread online debate and calls for action against the bowler.

In response, Tariq posted a meme on Instagram, implicitly addressing the situation without naming Green. The post was widely seen as a retort, suggesting the reaction was born from the frustration of being dismissed. Tariq's unconventional bowling action, which includes a distinct pause before delivery, has drawn scrutiny before. He has been reported twice in the Pakistan Super League for a suspect action but was cleared after testing on both occasions. He also defended his action prior to the ILT20 final in the UAE, stating it adhered to elbow extension limits.