Pakistan chief selector Aaqib Javed made a surprising comparison while talking about modern bowling styles, he compared India’s pace star Jasprit Bumrah to Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq.
Aaqib has stressed that Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling style is as unusual as that of Usman Tariq and that is why it becomes difficult for the batsmen to face both the bowlers. Now, this comment raised many eyebrows.
Aaqib Javed makes shocking Jasprit Bumrah-Usman Tariq comparison
Bumrah has always been known for his unique fast bowling action. Unlike most fast bowlers, he takes short and fast strides before bowling the ball at high speed. His arm position and late release point make it extremely difficult for batsmen to assess the ball early.
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Another prominent feature of Bumrah’s bowling is the natural hyperextension in his elbow, which sometimes causes his arm to appear bent during deliveries. However, his action has been tested many times in international cricket and has always been declared valid.
On the other hand, Usman Tariq has his own unusual bowling method. The off-spinner is famous for pausing for a while before bowling the ball. This short pause often breaks the batsman’s rhythm and makes it difficult to predict the type of next delivery.
Tariq’s actions raised many eyebrows. He was reported twice for suspect bowling action during the Pakistan Super League (PSL). However, subsequent biomechanical tests cleared him on both occasions.
Usman Tariq is the fast bowler of fast bowlers: Aaqib Javed
Although both bowlers operate with completely different pace and styles, both have attracted attention due to their unorthodox techniques.
His unusual actions have often confused batsmen and enthralled cricket experts. Now, Javed’s latest comment has shocked the cricket world.
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Aaqib Javed said in the press conference, “Jasprit Bumrah is the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers. He bowls in a unique style. But now he has also started getting hit. Apart from Bumrah, there has been no other bowler in the World Cup who has really made an impact.”
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is Usman Tariq of fast bowlers. He bowls in a unique style. But now they too are being hit. Apart from Bumrah, there has been no bowler in the World Cup who has really made an impact. Selector and Director PCB Aaqib Javed pic.twitter.com/m06sgz31zp
– Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) 14 March 2026
Aaqib Javed spoke openly on the selection process
Meanwhile, a new controversy has arisen in Pakistan cricket after serious questions were raised regarding the fitness of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman during the T20 World Cup 2026. Javed revealed that an investigation will be launched to find out how Babar and Fakhar suffered injuries after being part of the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
Speaking at a press conference along with Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq, Aaqib questioned how players could be selected for the World Cup if their fitness was not fully confirmed. Fakhar’s condition raised concerns while Babar also had to miss the ODI series against Bangladesh.
Aaqib explained that team selection in Pakistan cricket involves discussions between the captain, coaching staff and selectors to ensure that the strongest team is selected. He admitted that the team’s World Cup campaign did not live up to expectations. He also suggested that the National T20 Cup should have been played before the tournament so that the selectors could better assess the form and fitness of the players.
