Usman Tariq Bowling action : A new X-factor has emerged for the Pakistan team in the T20 World Cup 2026, Usman Tariq. The 28-year-old spinner is not only troubling the batsmen with his unique bowling, but his life story is also grabbing everyone’s attention. Usman Tariq has so far played one match in the tournament and has taken three wickets. His bowling is considered a major threat to the Indian batting.
Usman Tariq’s style of bowling is very different. His arm swings low, also known as side-arm, and he pauses briefly before releasing the ball. This causes the ball to travel slowly through the air, but sometimes it can speed up and even turn. His action has made it difficult for batsmen to catch. However, there is an important reason behind this action, which Usman Tariq himself has revealed. Usman Tariq said in an interview, “I have two elbows. My arm bends naturally. I have been tested and found innocent. Everyone thinks I bend my arm. My arm bends for a biological reason.”
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In other words, Usman Tariq’s double-jointed elbow sets him apart from other bowlers and he makes the most of it. Usman Tariq was previously working as a salesman in Dubai. His job was good, but his dream of cricket remained. During this time he watched MS Dhoni’s biopic “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story”, in which Dhoni left his job as a ticket collector and opted for cricket.
Inspired by the film, Usman quit his job and returned to Pakistan. He worked hard on his game and now he is known as one of the leading players of Pakistan. Usman Tariq made his international debut for Pakistan at the age of 27. He has played four T20 matches for Pakistan so far. During this period he has taken 11 wickets at an economy rate of 5.93. He has also taken four wickets in an innings once.
Usman Tariq in Danger Zone…
ICC called him for Examination of Bowling Action
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