Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq has been reported for a suspect bowling action during a recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Lahore Qalandars.
Umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown flagged concerns about Tariq’s bowling technique during the fixture, submitting an official report to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Despite this development, the PCB has clarified that Tariq remains eligible to continue bowling in upcoming matches. However, the board issued a warning that if his action is reported again, he will be suspended from bowling until he receives clearance from the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Biomechanics Laboratory.
This process follows standard protocol for players reported for potentially illegal bowling actions in professional cricket competitions. The PCB’s approach allows players to address technical concerns while maintaining their competitive participation, provided no second report is filed.
Cricket regulations require bowlers to maintain legal bowling actions that comply with specific biomechanical standards. The ICC testing procedure evaluates whether a bowler’s arm straightening exceeds the permitted 15-degree tolerance during delivery.
The Quetta Gladiators management has not yet issued a statement regarding their spinner’s reported action or any remedial work planned.