IND vs PAK: Usman Tariq’s big revelation, took inspiration from MS Dhoni and left the job of a salesman; Made cricket a career

IND vs PAK, Usman Tariq inspiration: Before the biggest match of T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Pakistan, Pakistani off-spinner Usman Tariq has become the center of discussion. This bowler, who came into limelight due to his unique bowling action, has now made an emotional and inspirational revelation related to his life, which has caught the attention of the cricket world.

28-year-old Usman Tariq told that at one time he had given up his dream of making a name for himself in cricket and started working as a salesman. But the biopic of Indian legendary captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni changed the direction of his life and he decided to make cricket his career again.

IND vs PAK: Dhoni’s biopic changed life

Usman Tariq revealed while talking to AFP that after watching the film “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story”, he felt that if Dhoni could come out of a small town and rule world cricket, then he too could revive his dream. He said that he had given up the idea of ​​making a name for himself in cricket, but the film made him believe that with hard work and patience anything is possible. This was the moment when he left his job as a salesman and took up cricket again.

IND vs PAK: Made a mark with brilliant performance

Usman Tariq made his international debut against South Africa on 1 November and made an impact with his bowling in a short period of time. In the four T20 Internationals played so far, he has performed brilliantly by taking 11 wickets at an average of 7.90, which also includes a four-wicket haul.

IND vs PAK: Unique bowling action surrounded by controversies

Despite his brilliant performance, Usman Tariq’s bowling action is in controversy. His slight pause and sidearm release before throwing the ball seem questionable to some critics. Some experts described it as ‘chucking’ or an action like throwing the ball, which has sparked debate in the cricket world.

Got clean chit from ICC, keeping an eye on India match

Amidst the criticism, Usman Tariq clarified that his bowling arm has two angles (double corners) in the elbow, which is rare. He told that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has given him clean chit twice and his action is completely legal.