Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Tariq Receives Narine’s Calm Advice After Bowling Action Questioned
Usman Tariq is a Pakistani spin bowler who played in a game called The Hundred.
An Australian batter, Tim David, asked if Tariq’s bowling was legal and made a gesture that looked like a no‑ball.
After the game, a former West Indies star, Sunil Narine, called Tariq and told him not to worry about the gestures.
He said the batters act that way because they can’t figure out his bowling.
Tariq said this advice helped him stay calm and keep bowling well.
Tariq’s bowling action had been checked before and was cleared.
The whole incident made people talk again about whether his action is legal.
Usman Tariq’s bowling action was questioned by Tim David during a men’s The Hundred match.
Former West Indies star Sunil Narine called Tariq and advised him not to react to batters’ gestures and to stay focused.
Narine explained that such gestures happen when batters cannot figure out the bowler’s delivery.
Tariq said Narine’s advice helped him remain calm and concentrate on his performance.
Tariq’s action had previously been cleared after testing, but the recent questioning reignited discussion.
- Who
- Usman Tariq, Sunil Narine, Tim David
- What
- Tariq’s bowling action was questioned and he received advice from Narine
- When
- During a recent men's The Hundred match
- Where
- The Hundred competition in England
- Why
- To address batters’ gestures and maintain focus
- Bowling action questioned
- Yes
- Advice received from
- Sunil Narine
- Event
- The Hundred men's match
- Player cleared previously
- Yes
- Reaction from batters
- Gestures, no-ball