Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary has given Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq a clean chit amid growing debate over his bowling action during the recent T20I series against Australia.

The controversy erupted after Australian all-rounder Cameron Green appeared unhappy following his dismissal in the second T20I, with on-field gestures widely interpreted as an allegation of ‘chucking’. However, Chaudhary has firmly dismissed those concerns, stating that Tariq’s action is well within the ICC’s legal parameters.

In a video shared on Instagram, Chaudhary explained that while Tariq’s action may look unusual due to a slight pause and a side-on delivery, consistency is the key factor.

“I have seen the video of Usman Tariq’s bowling action. His action is slightly side-on and a bit different, and he bowls with a pause. But since he delivers all balls in the same manner and there is no bending or straightening of the arm beyond the permitted limit, his action is absolutely legal,” Chaudhary said.

Chaudhary added that variations in style should not be mistaken for illegality, as long as the bowler remains within the ICC’s biomechanical guidelines.

Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja also came out strongly in support of the Pakistan spinner, highlighting the emotional impact such allegations can have on a player.

“There aren’t many things worse than being called a chucker in cricket. The stigma is real. He’s been cleared twice and is just doing his job. Let’s have some perspective and stop jumping to conclusions,” Khawaja wrote on Instagram Stories.

The debate intensified after Green was seen making a ‘chucking’ gesture on live television following his dismissal. Social media users quickly amplified the moment, reigniting scrutiny around Tariq’s action.

Notably, Tariq has previously faced similar questions during the Pakistan Super League, but on both occasions, he was cleared after undergoing biomechanical testing, with officials confirming his action was within permissible limits.

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The 28-year-old made his T20I debut in November 2025 and has already picked up eight wickets in three innings. Tariq is expected to feature prominently in Pakistan’s campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where his action is likely to remain under close watch.