The Usman Tariq Conundrum: When Umpires Are Left to Guess Tim David questioned Usman Tariq's bowling action during a men's Hundred match, suggesting that the Pakistani spinner had bowled a no ball after dismissing him.
This incident has reignited concerns about Tariq's technique and the ability of umpires to accurately detect irregularities in his action. According to MCC Law 21.
2, once a bowler's arm reaches shoulder level during delivery swing, the elbow must not be partially or completely straightened before the ball leaves the hand.