Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja, who retired from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test against England in January 2026, came out in support of Usman Tariq, the Pakistan spinner, after Cameron Green was spotted making the ‘chucking’ gesture on live TV after losing his wicket in the second T20I between the two teams last week. Green, who was batting well, lost his wicket to the 28-year-old, and when he was making his way back to the dugout, the all-rounder was seen making some gestures, which social media users interpreted as ‘chucking’. It is worth noting that Tariq's action has come under the scanner twice in the Pakistan Super League (PSL); however, he was cleared after testing. Green's actions led to an intense debate surfacing on social media, where users were divided on the legality of the bowling action. However, Khawaja has now openly come to Tariq's rescue, saying the spinner cannot be questioned; hence, his action was deemed fit by the concerned authorities.
Published: February 2, 2026 3:38 pm
Source: Hindustan Times — Read original