Video: Pakistan’s Usman Tariq surrounded again! Tim David raised questions on bowling action, video goes viral

Usman Tariq Bowling Action Controversy: Pakistani cricketer Usman Tariq is once again in the news. The controversy that started regarding his bowling action is not stopping yet. Now questions have been raised on his bowling action in ‘The Hundred’ being played in England. During a match in this tournament, Australia’s star batsman Tim David has expressed his displeasure over the bowling action of Usman Tariq. tim david (Tim David) argued with the umpire during the live match and claimed that Usman’s ball should be declared a no-ball. However, the umpire remained firm on his decision and David was disappointed. After this incident, discussion has started once again about Usman Tariq.

David complained to the umpire

In ‘The Hundred’, a match was played between Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix on 24 July. In this match, Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq, playing for Birmingham Phoenix, was bowling stop-and-pause. During that time, Trent Rockets batsman Tim David was present at the crease after scoring 2 runs. Tim David caught Usman’s ball in the hands of the wicketkeeper. The umpire immediately declared Tim David out, but David appeared angry with this decision. He talked to the umpire present on the field and indicated through gestures that this ball should have been a no-ball. Ultimately David had to return to the pavilion.

Tim David becomes the latest player to question Usman Tariq’s bowling action. pic.twitter.com/v72MgIHrqN

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Questions raised earlier also

This is not the first time that questions are being raised on the bowling action of Usman Tariq. Even before this, questions have been raised on his bowling action many times. From Pakistan Super League to international cricket, many batsmen have expressed their displeasure over his bowling action. Before Tim David, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green had also raised questions on Usman’s bowling action. Now after Tim David’s displeasure, Usman Tariq’s bowling action is once again being discussed.

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What do the rules say?

According to Law 21.2 of MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club), no bowler can throw the ball. After the bowler’s arm reaches shoulder height, his elbow should not be fully or partially straight before releasing the ball. However, bending or rotating the wrist is allowed. According to the rules, if the umpire at the striker’s end feels that the bowler has thrown the ball, he can declare it a no-ball.

Clean chit received from ICC

On one hand, questions are being raised on the bowling action of Usman Tariq on the cricket field. On the other hand, he has received a clean chit from the International Cricket Council. ICC has investigated his bowling action, after which it has been considered legal. Let us tell you that in the T20 World Cup 2026 also, Usman Tariq bowled with the same action.

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