Anil Chaudhary justified Usman's action (Photo: PTI)
Anil Chaudhary: The T20 series played between Pakistan and Australia was in discussion about two things. First was the clean sweep of the Australian team and second was the bowling action of Pakistani bowler Usman Tariq. Australian cricketer Cameron Green raised questions about the bowling action of Usman Tariq. After Green raised the question, everyone from former Pakistani cricketer Rameez Raja to former Australian player Usman Khawaja came out in support of Usman Tariq. Now the statement of Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has also come out on this issue, who has justified the bowling action of Usman Tariq and called him innocent.
Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary did not find anything wrong or suspicious in the bowling action of Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq. He said that Tariq's bowling action is a bit side arm and he bowls the ball with a little pause. But because he bowls all the balls in the same way and according to the guidelines, his arm does not bend. Therefore the action is absolutely correct. He said that the action is definitely a little different but there is nothing wrong in it.
Indian-born ICC umpire Anil Chaudhary has confirmed that Pakistan spinner Usman Tariqs bowling action is legal. #Cricket pic.twitter.com/kgqelWNTfy
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) February 2, 2026
Cameron Green had raised questions on Usman Tariq's action when he was out on his ball during the second T20 played in Lahore. Spinner Tariq came to bowl in the 11th over of that match and he dismissed Green on the very fourth ball. Cameron Green, returning to the pavilion after getting out, expressed his anger by imitating throwing a stone while crossing the boundary. But in reality, by doing so, he was telling about the bowling action of spinner Usman Tariq and raising questions on it.
Cameron Green after getting out was clearly indicating the straightening of usman tariq arm while bowling. Ffs ICC ban him he is chucking it is clearly against the rules of the game pic.twitter.com/lRwpINfDP9
— Mustafa (@mustafamasood0) January 31, 2026
Usman Khawaja, who recently retired from international cricket, was seen defending Usman Tariq after Cameron Green raised questions. He said that there is nothing worse in cricket than being called a chakar. Usman is doing his best and has been acquitted twice. In such a situation, it is not wise to question him again and again. In such a situation, one should think and understand before reaching any conclusion against them.
Usman Khawajas Instagram story for Usman Tariq pic.twitter.com/fCNxsX9HXU
— junaiz (@dhillow_) February 2, 2026
Amidst the questions being raised on the bowling action, former Pakistan cricketer Rameez Raja was also seen defending Usman Tariq during the commentary in the LIVE match. He had said that instead of judging the bowling action of the bowler, it is better for the Australian batsmen to pay attention to the way they get out.
However, now the news is that Cameron Green has apologized to Usman Tariq for raising questions on the bowling action. The Pakistani spinner himself has hinted about this. He wrote in the Instagram story that- Apology is accepted.
Usman Tariq's insta story. Looks like Cameron Green apologized from him 😸🫵 pic.twitter.com/69SIHVJGXM
— Hassan Abbasian (@HassanAbbasian) February 1, 2026
