US EditionFormer Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed calls Bumrah ‘fast bowling’s Usman Tariq’, draws criticism for comparison
Aaqib Javed likens Jasprit Bumrah’s disruptive bowling action to Usman Tariq’s, despite Tariq’s limited impact and Pakistan’s early World Cup exit, while Bumrah led India to victory.
- On Saturday, Aaqib Javed compared India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Tariq, saying Bumrah's unique action prevents batters from settling into a rhythm, Javed said.
- Tariq had been expected to trouble opponents but endured a quiet tournament as the Pakistan team failed to reach the semifinals, while Bumrah played a pivotal role in India's title triumph.
- Statistically, Bumrah has played 95 T20 Internationals and taken 121 wickets, while Tariq has featured in only nine matches with 18 scalps.
- The comments drew criticism on social media, as cricket fans mocked Aaqib Javed's remarks while selectors faced scrutiny after Pakistan's poor World Cup performance.
- Javed said, no other bowler evoked Wasim Akram's qualities in the World Cup, and Bumrah was joint-leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets during India's triumphed tournament.
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Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed calls Bumrah ‘fast bowling’s Usman Tariq’, draws criticism for comparison
Aaqib Javed, Pakistan cricket’s senior selector and former pacer, on Saturday said fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah possesses a unique bowling action that does not allow batters to settle into a rhythm.
Jasprit Bumrah is Usman Tariq of fast bowlers: Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed makes bizarre comparison
Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed sparked a massive debate today, calling Jasprit Bumrah 'the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers'. He was the joint-leading wicket-taker of the recently T20 World Cup during India's triump, accounting for 14 wickets, the same as Varun Chakaravarthy. Comparing Bumrah to Tariq is unusual as the latter finished with only 10 wickets to his name in five innings. Javed was drawing parallels between Bumrah and Tariq's actions, even…
Aaqib Javed Compares Jasprit Bumrah to Spinner Usman Tariq, Sparks Controversy
Pakistan cricket team selector Aaqib Javed has triggered a controversy by drawing a comparison between India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq. Speaking at a press conference on March 14, following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2026, Javed made remarks regarding Bumrah's bowling action and effectiveness. This comes at a time when the Indian team is being lauded globally for its championship victory, whi…
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