Usman Tariq was pausing before releasing the ball and then bowling during the match. Many questions are being raised on this also. Apart from this, questions are also being raised on the way he is acting. Some believe that he is cheating while some believe that his action is legal. After all, let us know what are the ICC rules for legal bowling action.

What are the ICC rules for legal bowling action?

According to ICC rules, illegal bowling action is when the bowler does not bowl the ball but throws it. According to the ICC, if a player straightens his arm while throwing the ball and extends (extends) his elbow more than 15 degrees while releasing the ball, then it is considered illegal.

In international cricket, the match official has to decide with his own eyes in real time whether the player is bowling with a legal or illegal action. If they feel it is illegal then they file a report again.

After this the player’s action is tested at the ICC Testing Centre. If a player’s action is found illegal here, then that player cannot bowl until he corrects his action. Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary believes that Usman Tariq’s action is legal.