Watch: Tim David furious over Usman Tariq's bowling action, appeals for no-ball in The Hundred 2026

Australia batter Tim David was left furious over Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action during a men's The Hundred 2026 match on Friday. After being dismissed, David appealed for a no-ball, believing there was an issue with Tariq's bowling action, but the on-field umpire rejected his appeal.

The incident took place during the Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix clash. David edged a full delivery outside off stump to the wicketkeeper and was given out. Immediately after the dismissal, he appeared to question Tariq's bowling action and asked the umpire to call it a no-ball. He also briefly signalled for a DRS review before deciding against it. However, the umpire found nothing illegal with the delivery, and David walked off the field.

This is not the first time Tariq's bowling action has come under scrutiny. Earlier this year, Australia batter Cameron Green had also raised concerns over the Pakistan spinner's action during the Pakistan vs England match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on January 31, 2026. 

Watch the viral video of Tim David's reaction below:

Tim David fumes at Usman Tariq's bowling action, appeals for a no-ball at Edgbaston

The incident took place during the fourth match of The Hundred 2026 between Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston. Australia batter Tim David was left frustrated with Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action after being dismissed and appealed for a no-ball.

David edged a full delivery from Tariq to the wicketkeeper and was given out. Before leaving the field, he gestured towards the striker's end umpire, suggesting the delivery should have been called a no-ball because of the bowler's action. However, the umpires did not raise any concerns, and the dismissal stood.

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David briefly looked towards the match officials before accepting the decision and walking back to the pavilion. The wicket proved crucial as Birmingham Phoenix successfully defended their total and secured a 10-run victory over Trent Rockets.

Tariq's pause-and-sling action has long divided opinion across International cricket

Usman Tariq's pause-and-sling bowling action has divided opinion across international cricket for some time. According to Clause 21.2 of the MCC Laws, a delivery is fair if the ball is not thrown. Once the bowler's arm reaches shoulder level during the delivery, the elbow must not straighten before the ball is released. In Tim David's case, however, the umpires did not find any problem with Tariq's action and allowed the dismissal to stand.

Tariq has consistently defended his bowling action, saying it is a result of his physical body structure. He has stated that his arm naturally bends and that medical tests have cleared his action. David appeared to believe Tariq's delivery should have been called a no-ball, but the match officials ruled that the delivery was legal.

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This is not the first time Tariq's action has come under scrutiny. Earlier this year, Australia batter Cameron Green also questioned the Pakistan spinner's bowling action after being dismissed during the Pakistan vs England match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Green's reaction was caught on camera and sparked a widespread debate over Tariq's bowling action.

Umpires take no action as chucking debate around Tariq reignites ahead of next fixtures

The debate around Usman Tariq's bowling action has resurfaced, but the umpires have continued to allow him to bowl without any restrictions. Tim David is not the first batter to question Tariq's action. Earlier this year, Australia all-rounder Cameron Green and England batter Tom Banton also raised concerns after facing the Pakistan spinner.

Tariq's unusual pause-and-sling action has attracted attention because of his unique release and the visible bend in his bowling arm. However, cricket authorities have repeatedly cleared his action after official assessments. Tariq has said his bowling action is the result of natural hypermobility in his elbow and that multiple biomechanical tests have confirmed his action is within the ICC's permitted limits.

Despite the criticism, Tariq has continued to play franchise cricket around the world. He was recently signed by Trinbago Knight Riders for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League after another successful season. Tariq has also defended his action, saying his body structure is different from most people. Following Cameron Green's reaction earlier this year, he even responded with a light-hearted post on Instagram.