Pakistannewest mystery spinner, Osman Tariqrecently claimed that intense scrutiny of his bowling action would backfire on the Indian team. After the match, he won with a three-goal goal USA On 10 February 2026, Tariq suggested that the chatter from Indian fans and former players indicated a lack of confidence in facing his unique ‘pause and sling’ style of delivery.
T20 World Cup 2026: Usman Tariq dismisses ‘nudge’ allegations and shifts pressure to Team India
Tariq followed suit with a new wave of ‘naked’ accusations T20 World Cup he debuted by insisting that the legal debates only served to distract his opponents. According to the Indian Express, Tariq noted: ‘I think there will be additional pressure on them. Because the way they discuss these issues, I think, if they only discuss it in this sense, that is, if they only object to it, it shows that maybe there will be additional pressure on them.”
Despite the buzz on social media and gestures from players like Australia Cameron GreenTariq remains worried: “I’m really focused on my games. I don’t have any idea what’s going on in the media or anything else. It’s a simple thing, I just focus on my cricket and training.” The off-spinner, who was reported twice during the PSL but cleared by the ICC on both occasions, attributes the visual “bend” in his arm to a natural medical condition, clarifying that he has double-jointed elbows that create the biological illusion of illegal extension.
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Looking ahead to the high-stakes encounter against India in Colombo on February 15, Tariq is determined to treat the match as a “normal game” to avoid the mental fatigue associated with the rivalry flare-up. Osman said:Obviously, we all focus on one thing, that whatever game comes our way, we have to do our best. And that’s the way we have to win this World Cup… it’s a normal game for me, for the team. Because when you come up with that kind of hype or that kind of thing, obviously it’s better to keep it simple.”
Pakistan’s strategy against India seems to be heavy handed, as evidenced by their use of four fronts against the US. Tariq believes that sticking to the basics is the only way to ensure victory and concludes: “We have to calculate (our record) from the beginning because these are also title matches. It’s better to keep it simple and just stick to the plans, that’s all.”
Usman Tariq: T20 World Cup 2026 Profile
| Stat/Detail | Value/Status |
|---|---|
| World Cup debut | 3/27 vs. USA (February 10, 2026) |
| ICC Status | Legally cleared (deleted twice after PSL reports) |
| A single feature | Bilateral elbow “pause and deliver” motion |
| Next Fixture | vs India, Colombo (15 February 2026) |
