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The Australian briefly looked towards the officials before accepting the decision and walking back. The umpires did not raise any concerns, and the wicket stood without further review.
The dismissal proved important as Birmingham Phoenix went on to defend their total and register a 10-run victory.
David is not the first batter to question Tariq's action during a match.
Earlier this year, Australia all-rounder Cameron Green appeared to imitate a throwing motion after being dismissed by the Pakistan spinner during a T20I. England batter Tom Banton has also raised similar concerns while facing Tariq in franchise cricket.
The Pakistan spinner's action has attracted attention because of his unusual release and the visible bend in his bowling arm. However, cricket authorities have repeatedly cleared his action after official assessments.
Tariq has maintained that his action is the result of natural hypermobility in his elbow rather than an illegal extension. He has undergone multiple biomechanical tests in Pakistan and has remained within the ICC's permitted limits.
Those clearances have allowed him to continue playing around the world. The mystery spinner was recently signed by Trinbago Knight Riders for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League after another successful season in franchise cricket.
While questions continue to surface whenever batters react on the field, match officials have consistently backed the testing process, allowing Tariq to continue bowling without restrictions.
