Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary has said that Usman Tariq's action is legal. Instagram/AnilChaudhary and X/TheRealPCB
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Firstpost03-02-2026, 17:37

Umpire Anil Chaudhary Defends Usman Tariq's Bowling Action Amidst Chucking Claims

  • Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary supported Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, whose bowling action was questioned by Australia's Cameron Green.
  • Green made gestures suggesting Tariq was chucking after being dismissed by him in a T20I, leading to viral social media clips.
  • Chaudhary explained that Tariq's low side-arm action, though unusual and involving a pause, is legal as there's no bending and straightening of the arm.
  • Tariq's action has been scrutinized before in the PSL (2024, 2025), but PCB tests consistently deemed it legal.
  • Former Australian opener Usman Khawaja also defended Tariq, emphasizing the stigma of chucking allegations and urging understanding.

Why It Matters: Anil Chaudhary and Usman Khawaja defend Usman Tariq's unique bowling action, confirming its legality despite controversy.

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