Quetta Gladiators mystery spinner Usman Tariq has been officially cleared of his suspect bowling action — and that’s a massive boost for the playoff-bound side.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) dropped a welcome announcement on Wednesday: Usman Tariq is in the clear. The 27-year-old spinner, who had been under scrutiny for a suspect action, has passed his bowling assessment at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore.
This means he’s now eligible to bowl without restrictions, just as Quetta heads into the business end of PSL 10.
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The Backstory
Let’s rewind a bit. Tariq was reported last month by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown during Quetta’s clash against Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi.
Although PSL rules allowed him to continue bowling after the report, Quetta management made a smart move. They voluntarily took him out of action and asked the PCB to fast-track his testing. Instead of risking further controversy or suspension, they chose caution. And now, it’s paid off.
According to the PCB’s official statement:
“Usman was reported for a suspect bowling action on 13 April during an HBL PSL X match against Lahore Qalandars. Following this, the Quetta Gladiators management requested the PCB to allow the bowler to undergo testing, consequent to which he has cleared the bowling assessment.”
Not The First Time
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Tariq’s action has come under the microscope. He was also reported during PSL 9 in a match against Karachi Kings.
For a spinner who thrives on mystery and variations, it’s not uncommon to attract attention. But getting cleared twice now should give both the player and his team confidence moving forward.
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While his numbers don’t scream dominance, Tariq has shown promise.
- PSL 9: 2 wickets in 5 matches (a forgettable season)
- PSL 10: 3 wickets in 2 games (so far).
He’s not a marquee name yet, but if there’s one thing PSL has taught us, it’s that unsung heroes often rise in the knockouts.
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