Usman Tariq Explains ‘Slow-Motion’ Action as His T20 World Cup Form Draws Scrutiny

He insists the motion remains continuous, a view backed by a former international umpire citing the ICC’s 15-degree limit.

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Tariq told broadcasters he does not pause at the crease, saying slow-motion replays show continuous but deliberately slowed movement.
The off-spinner’s early tournament returns are strong, with media tallies placing his haul at eight wickets in three matches or 10 in four.
He says the technique was developed in tennis-ball cricket and relies on breaking his action into controlled fractions to vary pace.
Debate over the action continues, with voices such as Shreevats Goswami questioning continuity and Ravichandran Ashwin defending bowlers’ variations.
Former umpire Anil Chaudhary has publicly said the delivery is legal if the release is consistent and within the ICC’s 15-degree elbow-extension threshold.