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Usman Tariq Says ‘Apology Accepted’ as Ex-Umpire Backs His Action, No Complaint Filed

With no formal report filed, a former ICC umpire’s review plus prior lab clearances point to Tariq’s action being within the laws.

Overview

  • Video from the second T20I in Lahore showed Cameron Green making a throwing-style gesture after Tariq dismissed him, triggering widespread discussion of the spinner’s action.
  • Usman Tariq posted “Apology accepted” on social media, suggesting Green privately apologised following the incident.
  • Former ICC umpire Anil Chaudhary reviewed footage and stated his view that Tariq’s delivery is legal under ICC guidelines.
  • Tariq was reported in PSL 2024 and 2025 but cleared both times after biomechanical testing in Lahore, and no formal complaint was lodged by Australia or match officials in Lahore.
  • Usman Khawaja publicly urged restraint given the stigma of ‘chucking’ accusations, as Tariq’s 2-16 helped Pakistan to a 90-run win before both teams departed for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.