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  Jasprit Bumrah is Usman Tariq of fast bowlers: Aaqib Javed makes bizarre comparison

  Cricket | March 14, 2026 17:22 IST

  Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed has triggered a massive debate by comparing India's Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Tariq. The intention behind his comparison was to discuss how different Bumrah's action is and that is the reason why the batters struggle to pick him easily.

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  Is Usman Tariq's bowling action legal? ICC rules explained as India meet Pakistan in T20 WC 2026

  Cricket | February 15, 2026 19:25 IST

  Usman Tariq’s bowling action dominated the pre-match talk for the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the R Premadasa Stadium, with India making special preparations for the Pakistani spinner.

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  Suryakumar Yadav downplays hype around Usman Tariq ahead of IND vs PAK in T20 World Cup

  Cricket | February 14, 2026 20:18 IST

  Hubbub around Usman Tariq has dominated the build-up to the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo, but Suryakumar Yadav has downplayed the hype. India are preparing for his unusual action and may field an extra spinner as per conditions.

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  Pakistan Captain Salman Agha urges end to 'fuss' over Usman Tariq's bowling action

  Cricket | February 14, 2026 16:12 IST

  Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has defended Usman Tariq’s bowling action ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against India in Colombo on February 15. He stressed the ICC cleared him twice and urged critics to end the debate as spin takes centre stage.

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  Is Pakistan's Usman Tariq's bowling action illegal? Former India cricketer supports spin bowler

  Cricket | February 11, 2026 20:05 IST

  Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action has come under the scanner in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Amid claims of illegal action, former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Usman. Here's what he has to say: