The Pakistan cricket team has registered its second consecutive win in the 2026 T20 World Cup, moving halfway to qualifying for the Super 8s. With a win, Pakistan will qualify for the Super 8s. Last Tuesday, Pakistan played a match against the USA, which Pakistan won by 32 runs. In this match, Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq was in the news as Usman shocked the world with his strange bowling action. He took 3 wickets for 27 runs in 3 overs against the USA. As a result, it is now being said that Usman has become a threat to India. Let's find out who Usman Tariq is and how his career has been so far.
Who is Usman Tariq?
Usman Tariq was born on June 7, 1995, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The 30-year-old made his international debut for the Pakistan national team against South Africa on November 1, 2025. According to reports, Usman Tariq returned to cricket in 2016 after being inspired by the MS Dhoni biopic, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, and has since played for the national team in the Pakistan Premier League.
Is Usman Tariq bowling action legal?
Usman Tariq's unique bowling action has become a topic of discussion. This isn't the first time he's used his action to garner attention during the T20 World Cup 2026. However, this isn't the first time he's used his action to garner attention. He has been in the news for his unique action before. Cameron Green also questioned his action against Australia. While bowling, Usman Tariq waits for 1-2 seconds before bowling, making it difficult for batsmen to play. He often brings in a runner, then waits for 1-2 seconds before bowling, making it difficult for batsmen to play.
Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Agha spoke about Usman Tariq during the toss against the USA. He said that Usman Tariq is a match-winning bowler for them. He even called Tariq a trump card.
Usman Tariq Cricket Career
| Format | Match | Wickets | Average | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 4 | 11 | 7.91 | 4/18 |
| Domestic T20 | 14 | 23 | 15.94 | 4/18 |
| First class | 2 | 8 | 26.25 | 5/62 |
| List A | 3 | 8 | 19.38 | 4/26 |
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