Tim David questions Usman Tariq's action, gestures 'no-ball' after dismissal
Australian cricketer Tim David questioned the bowling action of Pakistan's Usman Tariq during a match, suggesting it should have been a no-ball. Despite previous scrutiny and reports from match officials, Tariq has been cleared by the ICC to continue bowling.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing controversies regarding bowling legality in professional cricket and the challenges of enforcing rules on throwing motions.
Australia batter Tim David became the latest batter to question Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action after being dismissed by him during a men's Hundred match on Friday.David, playing for Trent Rockets against Birmingham Phoenix, edged a full delivery outside off stump to the wicketkeeper. After the dismissal, he appeared to suggest to the umpire that the delivery should have been called a no-ball, seemingly because of Tariq's bowling action. David also instinctively signalled for a review before deciding against it. The umpire did not uphold the appeal, and David walked off.According to MCC Law 21.2, a delivery is fair if the ball is not thrown. The law states that once the bowler's arm reaches shoulder level during the delivery swing, the elbow must not be partially or completely straightened before the ball leaves the hand.
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