Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Tim David Challenges Usman Tariq's Bowling Action
During a cricket match called The Hundred 2026, a player named Tim David got very upset because he thought another player, Usman Tariq, was bowling in a way that might not be allowed.
Tim David tried to convince the umpire to change the decision, but the umpire said the ball was fine.
This isn't the first time someone has questioned Usman Tariq's bowling action.
Another player, Cameron Green, had similar concerns earlier.
Usman Tariq says his bowling action is just because of how his body is built and that doctors have said it's okay.
Tim David was dismissed by Usman Tariq in The Hundred 2026 match.
David appealed for a no-ball and DRS, citing concerns over Tariq's bowling action.
The umpire upheld the dismissal, finding no issue with the delivery.
Cameron Green had previously raised concerns over Tariq's action in a Pakistan vs England match.
Usman Tariq defends his action, attributing it to his physical structure and medical clearance.
- Who
- Tim David and Usman Tariq
- What
- Controversy over Usman Tariq's bowling action
- When
- During The Hundred 2026 match
- Where
- Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix match
- Why
- Tim David believes the bowling action is illegal and appealed for a no-ball and DRS.
Tim David's Perspective
Usman Tariq's Perspective
Bowling Action Validity
Tim David's Perspective
Tim David believes Usman Tariq's bowling action is illegal and should be called a no-ball.
Usman Tariq's Perspective
Usman Tariq defends his bowling action, attributing it to his physical structure and citing medical clearance.
- Event
- The Hundred 2026
- Match
- Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix
- Players Involved
- Tim David, Usman Tariq
- Previous Incident
- Cameron Green's concern over Tariq's action in Pakistan vs England match
- MCC Laws
- A delivery is fair if the ball is not thrown and the elbow does not straighten before release.
- Medical Clearance
- Usman Tariq has medical clearance for his bowling action
