Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Green's Gesture Sparks Chucking Debate in Pak vs Aus T20I
During a cricket match between Pakistan and Australia, a Pakistani bowler named Usman Tariq bowled out an Australian player named Cameron Green.
After being out, Green made a gesture suggesting that Tariq might have been throwing the ball illegally, which is called 'chucking' in cricket.
This has started a debate among fans and experts about whether Tariq's bowling action is legal.
Tariq has previously faced similar scrutiny during other matches.
Pakistan is currently leading the series 2-0.
Tariq's supporters believe Green was just frustrated, while critics think Green's gesture was valid.
Tariq himself responded by posting a meme on Instagram.
Cameron Green was dismissed by Usman Tariq in the 2nd T20I between Pakistan and Australia.
Green made a chucking gesture after his dismissal, suggesting Tariq's bowling action might be illegal.
Green scored 35 runs off 20 balls before being dismissed.
Fans and experts are calling for the ICC to review Tariq's bowling action.
Tariq's action has been scrutinized before, particularly during the Pakistan Super League and ILT20.
- Who
- Cameron Green (Australian batter) and Usman Tariq (Pakistani bowler)
- What
- Controversy over alleged chucking by Usman Tariq and Cameron Green's reaction
- When
- During the 2nd T20I on Saturday
- Where
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
- Why
- Green made a chucking gesture after being dismissed, drawing attention to Tariq's bowling action
Supporters of Usman Tariq
Critics of Usman Tariq
Tariq's Bowling Action
Supporters of Usman Tariq
Tariq's action has been cleared twice by formal reviews and should not be questioned.
Critics of Usman Tariq
Tariq's unconventional, baseball-style release suggests an illegal bowling action.
Cameron Green's Reaction
Supporters of Usman Tariq
Green's gesture was out of frustration after losing his wicket in a tough chase.
Critics of Usman Tariq
Green's gesture was a valid indication of Tariq's potentially illegal bowling action.
- Match
- 2nd T20I between Pakistan and Australia
- Player Dismissed
- Cameron Green
- Bowler
- Usman Tariq
- Runs Scored by Green
- 35 off 20 balls
- Series Lead
- Pakistan leads 2-0
- Previous Controversy
- Tariq's action scrutinized in PSL and ILT20
- Green's Action
- Made chucking gesture after dismissal
- Tariq's Response
- Posted a meme of a crying boy on Instagram
