The historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore hosted a thrilling match on January 31, 2026, as Pakistan faced Australia in the 2nd T20I. While the match was highly anticipated, it quickly became controversial. Pakistan won decisively by 90 runs, securing a 2-0 series victory, but the spotlight shifted to an incident involving Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and Pakistan’s spinner, Usman Tariq.
Cameron Green reacts to Usman Tariq’s bowling action after being dismissed
A key moment unfolded in the 11th over of Australia’s innings. Under pressure from a challenging target, Tariq entered the bowling attack. Known for his unconventional delivery style, Tariq used a distinct “pause-and-release” method that clearly affected Green.
During the fifth ball, Tariq halted his run-up, then delivered a low-arm ball. Green, trying to hit a powerful shot to the off-side, mistimed his swing, leading to an easy catch for Shadab Khan.
As soon as Green realized he was out, his frustration was evident. Instead of heading straight back to the pavilion, he directed an arm gesture toward the umpire and the bowler, suggesting he believed Tariq’s action was illegal. His protest didn’t stop there; as he exited the field, he repeated the gesture towards the Australian dugout, clearly expressing his disapproval of the delivery.
Here’s the video:
