Aaqib Javed, Pakistan cricket’s senior selector and former pacer, on Saturday mentioned quick bowler Jasprit Bumrah possesses a singular bowling motion that doesn’t permit batters to settle right into a rhythm, however he oddly in contrast the Indian with Usman Tariq, the thriller spinner who featured within the current T20 World Cup.
Tariq was tipped to torment opposition batters within the World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka just lately, however the Pakistan spinner endured a largely quiet event because the workforce did not progress to the semifinals after being eradicated within the Tremendous Eights stage.
In distinction, India’s bowling stalwart Bumrah performed a pivotal position within the workforce’s title triumph, notably with decisive performances within the semifinal and the ultimate.
Attempting to defend Tariq’s below-par exhibiting, Aaqib mentioned, “You take a look at this complete T20 World Cup—there is just one bowler, Bumrah, who can also be now going for runs. As a result of he doesn’t have a standard motion and has a distinct bowling motion, he doesn’t permit batters to realize rhythm or get right into a circulation. I’d say he’s quick bowling’s Usman Tariq.”
Aaqib’s remarks drew criticism from cricket followers on social media, lots of whom mocked the comparability between Bumrah and Tariq.
Bumrah has performed 95 T20 Internationals and brought 121 wickets, whereas Tariq has featured in solely 9 matches, claiming 18 scalps.
Revealed on Mar 14, 2026