Controversy Erupts in PSL Match Over Usman Tariq's Bowling Pause
Drama in PSL over Usman Tariq's action: Batter walks away twice vs Pakistan spinner - Watch
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In a recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match, New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell walked away twice while facing spinner Usman Tariq due to concerns over his long bowling pause. This incident sparked discussions about bowling actions and their impact on batting timing, ultimately contributing to Mitchell's dismissal as the Quetta Gladiators lost to the Rawalpindi Pindiz by 61 runs.
- 01Daryl Mitchell walked away twice during Usman Tariq's bowling due to a long pause in his action.
- 02The incident occurred in a PSL match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi Pindiz.
- 03Umpires intervened after Mitchell's repeated actions to allow play to continue.
- 04Mitchell's behavior was influenced by advice from Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.
- 05Usman Tariq has faced scrutiny over his bowling action, having been reported twice for a suspect action.
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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 witnessed a notable incident during a match between the Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi Pindiz, where New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell walked away twice while facing spinner Usman Tariq. This occurred due to Mitchell's discomfort with Tariq's long pause in his bowling action, which led to intervention from the umpires. Tariq, who has been under scrutiny for his stop-start run-up, has previously been reported for a suspect action but cleared both times. The incident highlights ongoing discussions in cricket about the impact of bowlers' actions on batters' timing. Ultimately, Mitchell was dismissed, contributing to the Gladiators' 61-run defeat in Karachi. His approach was influenced by advice from Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, who suggested that batters should walk away to shift the delay back onto the bowler and umpire.
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The incident raises questions about the fairness of bowling actions in cricket and could influence how bowlers are perceived and officiated in future matches.
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