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[PICTURES/VIDEOS] Usman Tariq - Mystery spinner with an 'unorthodox' action [Cleared from suspected bowling action in PSL 9, Update on Post#150]

Usman is bowling well today after being cleared. Sometimes an action change can lead to a loss of confidence. I think he may have to do further tests though, still looks dubious, imo
 
Misbah ul Haq on how to play the mystery spinner Usman Tariq:

"When you are unable to read the spinner rightly then do play him as a off spinner. Rizwan was playing sweep shot against him (Usman Tariq), Johnson Charles hit him for slog sweep and sixes. So normally when googly is someone's main ball and then you try to play it from inside out then even the wicket taking delivery of such a bowler goes out of the equation. I think such pitch suits him (Usman Tariq) where the ball goes fast off the pitch and has low bounce so he could target the batsman wicket or pads"
 
Mr mystery is getting picked by the batsmen quite easily now... he needs further pause in his bowling action! :ROFLMAO:
 
Good start to the Ramadan Ghani Tournament by Usman Tariq... he bowled 4 overs and gave away 28 runs taking 2 wickets.
 
Usman Tariq 2/20 in 4 overs against HB LAL while playing for Khawar properties. looks like he is getting his form back
 
A standout performance from Usman Tariq of Deccan Gladiators, who took 2/19 in 2 overs, played a key role in the victory against Morrisville Samp Army in Qualifier 1, Abu Dhabi T10 2024.
 
Usman Tariq bowls a crucial spell for the Stallions against Panther in the 2nd match of Champions T20 Cup 2024, taking 3/25 in 4 overs and dismissing Umar Siddiq, Haider Ali and Rizwan Mehmood.
 
Even if he isn't chucking, that extra long pause of his should be outlawed. It's a disgrace and not in keeping with the spirit of the sport.
 
Omer2002 said:
How is against spirit of the sport
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Exactly , people just make up these terms spirit of the game etc to suit whatever dogma they hold. I personally don’t see anything wrong with his action. Is it a pause? Is it a massive slowing down. Doesn’t matter, unless it’s deemed illegal he should play and wreak havoc
 
Stallions' Usman Tariq bowled yet another economical spell and took two wickets against Dolphins in PCB Champions T20 Cup 2024

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Usman Tariq continues to impress with his spin mastery for the Stallions against the Markhors in the PCB Champions T20 Cup 2024, claiming 2/23 in 4 overs.

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Usman Tariq took a stunning 5-wicket haul on his FC debut for Eshaal Associates, paving the way for a win over HEC, who were bowled out for 213 in the 2nd innings in first round of President's Trophy 2025

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2 wickets off 2 balls for Usman and this run chase has now become even more difficult for Zalmi.
 

Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling action​

Rawalpindi, 14 April 2025: Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq was reported by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown for a suspect bowling action during his side’s HBL PSL X match against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening.

As per the rules, Usman can continue to bowl in future matches. However, if he is reported again, he will be suspended from bowling and will need to obtain clearance from an ICC accredited lab before he can resume bowling.

PCB
 
hassan918 said:

Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling action​

Rawalpindi, 14 April 2025: Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq was reported by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown for a suspect bowling action during his side’s HBL PSL X match against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening.

As per the rules, Usman can continue to bowl in future matches. However, if he is reported again, he will be suspended from bowling and will need to obtain clearance from an ICC accredited lab before he can resume bowling.

PCB
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He has already been cleared

What kind of nonsense is this?

The umps really have been incompetent this year
 
hassan918 said:

Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling action​

Rawalpindi, 14 April 2025: Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq was reported by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown for a suspect bowling action during his side’s HBL PSL X match against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening.

As per the rules, Usman can continue to bowl in future matches. However, if he is reported again, he will be suspended from bowling and will need to obtain clearance from an ICC accredited lab before he can resume bowling.

PCB
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Called it.

When you have an action like this its every easy to invertedly bend more or pause for a bit longer when you are trying to put extra energy into your effort.
 
the guy has no follow through ...just stand and delivers.. the runup is just a camouflage. he does not pause he halts and reloads. the arm does not bend when he bowls round arm googlies and carrom balls but definitely bents when bowing quicker ones.
 
jaisan said:
the guy has no follow through ...just stand and delivers.. the runup is just a camouflage. he does not pause he halts and reloads. the arm does not bend when he bowls round arm googlies and carrom balls but definitely bents when bowing quicker ones.
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Exactly. Had made the same comment in this thread last year. The action is a disadvantage rather than a strength. He has no momentum from the runup when he delivers and obviously there is no follow through. While i don't like or agree with his action at all, from what little I have seen of him, the delivery seems clear. I guess it must be what you have pointed out. Given his need for extra power for quicker ones he might be bending his arm on some deliveries. Novel as that action might be, there is no way he will last long with it.
 
I saw an interview where he said he has two elbows in his arm. Is this possible or just Desi nonsense?
 
Glad to see him abroad. If he performs here, PCB should publically get his action checked in england/ australia in a high profile way to dispel any issues and then unleash him in t20.

He really could be a Saeed Ajmal/ Rashid Khan level bowler who could be the difference in our bowling attack.
 
Forum363 said:
Glad to see him abroad. If he performs here, PCB should publically get his action checked in england/ australia in a high profile way to dispel any issues and then unleash him in t20.

He really could be a Saeed Ajmal/ Rashid Khan level bowler who could be the difference in our bowling attack.
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Can he field ?
 
Forum363 said:
Glad to see him abroad. If he performs here, PCB should publically get his action checked in england/ australia in a high profile way to dispel any issues and then unleash him in t20.

He really could be a Saeed Ajmal/ Rashid Khan level bowler who could be the difference in our bowling attack.
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COuld be selected as a surprise package for the world cup. He's a decent bowler but the majority of the novelty is the action. Once people get into the groove against how he releases the ball he may be easier to play.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
COuld be selected as a surprise package for the world cup. He's a decent bowler but the majority of the novelty is the action. Once people get into the groove against how he releases the ball he may be easier to play.
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well then best time to maximise the utility of his novelty is in a major tournament, but when it comes to debuting inexperienced players in major tournaments my head keeps going back to what a wasted talent raza hasan was.
 
Forum363 said:
If he was available today with a clear action, would you not select him in an instant for the current team?
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No because we already have Abrar and Sufiyaan in the squad pluss he needs to get his action tested before playing international cricket.
 
shamaan said:
No because we already have Abrar and Sufiyaan in the squad pluss he needs to get his action tested before playing international cricket.
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Like I said, with a clear action, so ignoring that part.

To even consider Abrar and Sufiyaan over Ajmal is hilarious. Ajmal was one of the best limited over spinners. He would walk into any t20 11 in the world right now except maybe Afghanistan.
 
Forum363 said:
Like I said, with a clear action, so ignoring that part.

To even consider Abrar and Sufiyaan over Ajmal is hilarious. Ajmal was one of the best limited over spinners. He would walk into any t20 11 in the world right now except maybe Afghanistan.
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Yout acting like ajmal is still playing internationally and what's even more hilarious is that your stating ajmal>to a nobody.
 
Forum363 said:
Like I said, with a clear action, so ignoring that part.

To even consider Abrar and Sufiyaan over Ajmal is hilarious. Ajmal was one of the best limited over spinners. He would walk into any t20 11 in the world right now except maybe Afghanistan.
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When he did return with a clear action- how effective was Ajmal?

How can you ignore that part?!

(And I was a huge fan).

He was obviously leagues ahead of these jokers today but he was not effective with a completely clear action
 
GOSH11 said:
When he did return with a clear action- how effective was Ajmal?

How can you ignore that part?!

(And I was a huge fan).

He was obviously leagues ahead of these jokers today but he was not effective with a completely clear action
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Because the poster made the argument that they didn't want Tariq if he wasn't a good fielder.

I made the point that for a specialist spinner who's a trump card, the fielding doesnt matter like it didnt with Ajmal.

So instead their reply was, 'well that was years ago', and my point was, that Ajmal would walk into any team now despite that fielding.

....... ie fielding doesnt matter.

Action is a different debate.
 
shamaan said:
Yout acting like ajmal is still playing internationally and what's even more hilarious is that your stating ajmal>to a nobody.
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Clearly you don't understand simple arguments. If Ajmal can make any team despite his fielding, clearly fielding isn't a limiting factor for a premier spinner.

So it doesn't matter if Tariq is a rubbish fielder if he can bowl well and has a clear action.
 
Forum363 said:
Clearly you don't understand simple arguments. If Ajmal can make any team despite his fielding, clearly fielding isn't a limiting factor for a premier spinner.

So it doesn't matter if Tariq is a rubbish fielder if he can bowl well and has a clear action.
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Like I said ajmal last played international cricket 10 years ago.
 
Usman is a pretty deadly bowler. He is not underrated. People may talk about his actions, but he got cleared every time he was reported, so I don't know why we are bringing them up again and again.
 
Forum363 said:
Because the poster made the argument that they didn't want Tariq if he wasn't a good fielder.

I made the point that for a specialist spinner who's a trump card, the fielding doesnt matter like it didnt with Ajmal.

So instead their reply was, 'well that was years ago', and my point was, that Ajmal would walk into any team now despite that fielding.

....... ie fielding doesnt matter.

Action is a different debate.
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For the record, i think we should play Tariq also in limited overs
 
Forum363 said:
What’s your point …
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Point is stop comparing a nobody to a pakistan great,just because it was acceptable to have crap fielders in the team a decade ago doesn't mean pakistan need to still follow the same formula.
 
shamaan said:
Point is stop comparing a nobody to a pakistan great,just because it was acceptable to have crap fielders in the team a decade ago doesn't mean pakistan need to still follow the same formula.
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Nothing is 100% perfect in this world, and we have to make compromises everywhere.
So, we have to look to a balance (and not concentrate on only one thing).

If his bowling brings more benefit than his leaking a few runs in the fielding, then he deserves the spot.
 
HaiderAmmar said:
Nothing is 100% perfect in this world, and we have to make compromises everywhere.
So, we have to look to a balance (and not concentrate on only one thing).

If his bowling brings more benefit than his leaking a few runs in the fielding, then he deserves the spot.
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Don't fix what's not broken Abrar is bowling decently well and pluss I ain't seen him a drop a sitter unless proven otherwise.
 
ElRaja said:
well then best time to maximise the utility of his novelty is in a major tournament, but when it comes to debuting inexperienced players in major tournaments my head keeps going back to what a wasted talent raza hasan was.
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India did it with Chakravarthy in CT25.

I've been shouting since before WT20 2024 that Usman Tariq should be selected for a major tournament. Even if once. The weapon if using such a bowler one time alone is deadly.

He could've been the Ace to win you all.
 
shamaan said:
Don't fix what's not broken Abrar is bowling decently well and pluss I ain't seen him a drop a sitter unless proven otherwise.
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This is another issue if we have to test our bench strength or not, but this has nothing to do with the issue of dropping people while they are not perfect in every job.
 
HaiderAmmar said:
This is another issue if we have to test our bench strength or not, but this has nothing to do with the issue of dropping people while they are not perfect in every job.
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My opinion is what I have already said.If you think differently then that's also fine no problem at all.
 
shamaan said:
Point is stop comparing a nobody to a pakistan great,just because it was acceptable to have crap fielders in the team a decade ago doesn't mean pakistan need to still follow the same formula.
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its still acceptable to have crap fielders in the team when they're match winners.
 
shamaan said:
That's fine it's your opinion no problem:)
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Fair enough, happy to disagree.

I like shadab and think he's our best ever fielder. But it's been so frustrating not having an x-factor bowler.

Tariq to me is the most likely of any bowlers to be that. That may be a fool's hope, so time will tell.

I actually think he wont be given a proper chance with his action.
 
ElRaja said:
well then best time to maximise the utility of his novelty is in a major tournament, but when it comes to debuting inexperienced players in major tournaments my head keeps going back to what a wasted talent raza hasan was.
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There are many so called wasted talents over the years. The simple fact is you can’t just pick pick a good spinner because he has a bit of guile and mystery. In the modern day it’s simply not enough (once it was). Nowadays you need fitness, fielding, character maturity, match awareness. Everything. Many Pakistani players get selected because of a few good performances in a domestic or a t20 league but it takes many years once there to perfect your craft.

Usman Tariq right now is better developing his game and confidence in leagues. He’s still quite fresh.

Abrar is only just becoming a regular. It’s the right way.
 
Forum363 said:
Fair enough, happy to disagree.

I like shadab and think he's our best ever fielder. But it's been so frustrating not having an x-factor bowler.

Tariq to me is the most likely of any bowlers to be that. That may be a fool's hope, so time will tell.

I actually think he wont be given a proper chance with his action.
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Shaman debuted way too soon. Ajmal way too late.
 
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