Usman Tariq reported for a suspect action again — Can we call this a system failure?

[arskhan04]

It shows how deep the concerns are within our cricketing system.

Just last year, this bowler’s action was reported then cleared and declared legal. He went on to play an entire domestic season without any issues. Now, once again, his action has been reported — in his own country’s league.

This isn’t a one-off case.

We saw a similar situation with Mohammad Hasnain not too long ago. And in the past, players like Shoaib Malik and Saeed Ajmal also faced action-related issues after years of playing at the highest level.

Why do these reports keep coming after long stretches of play? Are our internal checks not strong enough? Is the system failing our bowlers?

It's time we reflect on whether the issue lies with the players, or with the processes designed to guide and protect them.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Well we don't know if he has chucked.

However in general, ideally, the system should catch players earlier but I'm glad the umpires feel empowered enough to make these calls during the PSL.

in the worlds premier and most competitive league serial chuckers like Sunil Narine get away with it time and time again, so lets be thankful that the PSL is getting something right.

 

[RidiculousMan]

It shows how deep the concerns are within our cricketing system.

Just last year, this bowler’s action was reported then cleared and declared legal. He went on to play an entire domestic season without any issues. Now, once again, his action has been reported — in his own country’s league.

This isn’t a one-off case.

We saw a similar situation with Mohammad Hasnain not too long ago. And in the past, players like Shoaib Malik and Saeed Ajmal also faced action-related issues after years of playing at the highest level.

Why do these reports keep coming after long stretches of play? Are our internal checks not strong enough? Is the system failing our bowlers?

It's time we reflect on whether the issue lies with the players, or with the processes designed to guide and protect them.

Looks like opponent teams are abusing this system by calling him.

I'm not sure why match referee and umpires would report it or take notice of complains even when he was cleared last year.

 

[Pakpak]

I watched him yesterday, to the blind eye his action looks dodgy.

 

[Major]

It is annoying watching him and Ashwin do that stop and than bowl. I feel Usman's wickets are mostly generated based on that stoppage he does. ICC needs to bring in a rule that when in the bowling follow through you cant stop your arm mid way.

The umpires did right by reporting, he can still bowl and he can easily give a test in Lahore, its just a 15 min flight.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I doubt he's a chucker. I don't see much straightening and round arm bowlers find it harder to chuck I think.

But pausing and bowling really should be banned at all levels of cricket.

And that's even for Ashwin/Hafeez type pauses .

This guy pauses for an eternity longer and then delivers.

 

[Seam Specialist]

The question should be asked is that has Usman Tariq changed his action, if his action hasn't changed, then umpires have no reason to call for suspect action. His action was already cleared last year and it's pretty clear what he is doing is a combination of googly and carrom ball but with a round arm action. It looks unusual but he isn't bending his elbow.

I would lawyer up from Usman's perspective and put the unonce on the umpires to prove that his action has changed from the one that was cleared last year.

 

[Devadwal]

I doubt he's a chucker. I don't see much straightening and round arm bowlers find it harder to chuck I think.

But pausing and bowling really should be banned at all levels of cricket.

And that's even for Ashwin/Hafeez type pauses .

This guy pauses for an eternity longer and then delivers.

Include Santner also .he does most of Times

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Include Santner also .he does most of Times

He delays his arm a bit. He is fine actually.

 

[PakFan2010]

Bumrah has been getting away with it for years.

 

[Barragan]

He has already been cleared and he doesn't chuck

If he is cleared again (which he should be), then the PSL management needs to stop anyone else from reporting him again in the PSL

 

[ufcfan]

Bumrah has been getting away with it for years.

Like Akhtar?

 

[Major]

I doubt he's a chucker. I don't see much straightening and round arm bowlers find it harder to chuck I think.

But pausing and bowling really should be banned at all levels of cricket.

And that's even for Ashwin/Hafeez type pauses .

This guy pauses for an eternity longer and then delivers.

Hafeez dint really pause, he only slowed down. Ashwin's pause and Usman's pause is really annoying.

 

[Major]

He has already been cleared and he doesn't chuck

If he is cleared again (which he should be), then the PSL management needs to stop anyone else from reporting him again in the PSL

why?

They are well within their right to keep on reporting him

 

[Savak]

Has he been playing domestic cricket? The quality of umpiring in our domestic cricket is awful so no surprises there.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Hafeez dint really pause, he only slowed down. Ashwin's pause and Usman's pause is really annoying.

Hafeez was asked not to pause even in Champions League back in 2014.

 

[Major]

Hafeez was asked not to pause even in Champions League back in 2014.

His pause was never an issue, interestingly ICC had banned these pauses, but still i dont get why Ashwin and Usman still do it

Bowlers' pause can now be deemed unfair

The ICC has asked match officials to use their discretion to decide if the bowlers' pause before delivery is unfair play

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[Nikhil_cric]

His pause was never an issue, interestingly ICC had banned these pauses, but still i dont get why Ashwin and Usman still do it

Bowlers' pause can now be deemed unfair

The ICC has asked match officials to use their discretion to decide if the bowlers' pause before delivery is unfair play

www.espncricinfo.com

Hafeez is one of the bowlers mentioned in the article you quoted

 

[Major]

Hafeez is one of the bowlers mentioned in the article you quoted

i know, i read it. But I am just saying his pause wasnt an issue because he would just slow himself down.

 

[Barragan]

why?

They are well within their right to keep on reporting him

If he gets cleared multiple times, then what's the issue?

Reporting him because you with your naked eye think there is something suspect is unacceptable

 

[Major]

If he gets cleared multiple times, then what's the issue?

Reporting him because you with your naked eye think there is something suspect is unacceptable

a bowler could be chucking and than during the test bowl with a cleaner action.

Sometimes, chucking happens accidentally, where the bowler gets tired and casual chucks one away. If umpires suspect, they should rightfuly call it

 

[Sachin fan]

Bumrah has been getting away with it for years.

ICC has declared hyperextension is not chucking all the way past in Aktar's time. Yet some Pak fans keep crying

 

[Barragan]

a bowler could be chucking and than during the test bowl with a cleaner action.

Sometimes, chucking happens accidentally, where the bowler gets tired and casual chucks one away. If umpires suspect, they should rightfuly call it

You really think they wouldn't be able to see if a bowler is bowling differently during the test from the actual match?

LUMS is icc certified, so there's a lot of credibility at stake

This isn't like the usual 3rd rate Pakistani standards, but actually internationally recognised and the icc's reputation would also be at stake

 

[AAli98]

Really really poor batch of players coming out of pak at the moment.. likes of usman khan, Tariq you will find in Sunday taxi freshie leagues!!

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Hafeez is one of the bowlers mentioned in the article you quoted

That's a major omission.
I was wondering who will drag India, BCCI or Indian bowlers into this thread. I wasn't disappointed.

 

[Major]

That's a major omission.
I was wondering who will drag India, BCCI or Indian bowlers into this thread. I wasn't disappointed.

you need to read the next post and i am also saying that Usman needs to be banned from bowling such deliveries aswell.

But no surprise that you got butt hurt when india got mentioned.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Usman Tariq set to miss the match today against Karachi Kings for his side Quetta Gladiators, so the report has its toll on his availability for his team