Team India scared of Usman Tariq’s mysterious action? Former Indian veterans made a special master plan
News India Live, Digital Desk: Pakistan’s new ‘mystery spinner’ Usman Tariq has become a topic of discussion in the cricket world these days. His strange and suspicious bowling action has confused batsmen around the world. But, ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy and big matches, former Indian cricketers have prepared a clever and strict rule-based master plan to break Usman’s ‘spell’.1. Why is Usman Tariq in the news? Usman Tariq takes a ‘halt’ (sudden stop) during his action just before leaving the ball. Batsman’s problem: Due to this short pause, it becomes almost impossible for the batsmen to read the speed and turn of the ball. Under the shadow of doubt: Many experts believe that his arm turns more than the prescribed limit of 15-degrees, due to which the action is imposed on him during the PSL. A report was also made regarding this.2. ‘Sharp’ plan of former Indian veterans According to the report of News18, former Indian spinners and strategists have given two important suggestions to Team India’s batsmen to deal with Usman Tariq: Use of rule book: Veterans say that if Usman’s action seems suspicious, then the captains should put pressure on the umpires to investigate it closely under ICC’s ‘Illegal Bowling Action’ rules. Use of crease and footwork: Advice given to Indian batsmen. It has been decided that he should ignore Usman’s ‘halt’ and focus on the tip of the ball and play deep inside the crease so that the effect of his pause can be eliminated.3. Why is this preparation important for Team India? Pakistan can use Usman Tariq as a ‘trump card’ in a big tournament like Champions Trophy 2026. The Indian team management does not want a situation like the 2017 Champions Trophy final to arise again, where a new bowler had turned the game around.4. Is Usman’s action ‘illegal’? There is a debate in the circles of cricket whether his action is within the ambit of the rules. Former veterans believe that Usman’s ‘halt’ falls in the gray area of ICC’s sporting sentiments and rules, which can only be resolved through strict umpiring and technology.
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