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

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Firstpost•03-02-2026, 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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