Usman’s bone is a big threat for Team India. (Photo- Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Usman Tariq: A new X-factor has emerged for the Pakistan team in the T20 World Cup 2026, whose name is Usman Tariq. This 28 year old spinner is not only troubling the batsmen with his unique bowling, but his life story is also attracting everyone’s attention. Usman Tariq has played 1 match so far in the tournament and has taken 3 wickets. His bowling is considered a big threat to Indian batting.
Osman’s bone is a big threat for Team India
Usman Tariq’s bowling action is quite different, his hand comes from below, also called side-arm and he also pauses for a while before releasing the ball. Due to which the ball moves slowly in the air, but sometimes it can also come fast and take a turn. His action has become very difficult for the batsmen to catch. But there is a big reason behind his action, which was revealed by Usman Tariq himself.
Usman Tariq had told in an interview, I have two elbows in my arms. My arm bends naturally. I have been examined and cleared. Everyone thinks I bend my arm or something. My arm bends due to biological reasons. That is, Usman Tariq’s double joint elbow makes him different from other bowlers and he takes full advantage of it.
How MS Dhoni changed life?
Let us tell you, Usman Tariq earlier worked as a salesman in Dubai. There was a good job, but his dream of cricket was not leaving him. During this time, he watched MS Dhoni’s biopic ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’, in which Dhoni had left the job of ticket collector and chosen cricket. Usman was so inspired by this film that he left his job and returned to Pakistan. He worked hard on his game and now he is being recognized as an important player of Pakistan.
Usman Tariq made his international debut for Pakistan at the age of 27. He has played 4 T20 matches for Pakistan so far. During this period, he has taken 11 wickets while spending runs at an economy of 5.93. He has also taken 4 wickets in an innings once.
