Usman Khawaja: “There aren’t many things worse than being called a ‘chucker’ in cricket. The stigma is real. The man is just doing his best and [has] been cleared twice”
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Former Australia opener Usman Khawaja has come to the defence of Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, saying there is almost nothing worse than being called a chucker.
Usman Tariq: “I have undergone two official tests in Pakistan, and my action was cleared. Unlike others, I didn’t have to change anything. I was confident because I know I am not throwing”
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Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has insisted that he is not chucking, pointing out that he has undergone two official tests which confirm his bowling action is legitimate.
Virender Sehwag: “Shoaib knows he used to jerk his elbow; he knew he was chucking too. Why would [the] ICC ban him otherwise?”
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Legendary India opener Virender Sehwag said iconic Pakistan pace demon Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking the ball when bowling.
Moises Henriques was heard telling Mohammad Hasnain “nice throw, mate”
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Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques hit out at Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Hasnain during the recent Big Bash League (BBL) and told him to stop chucking the ball.
Babar Azam: “I had a bit of an issue with bowling where I used to chuck a bit, I haven’t been able to fix that”
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has revealed that he doesn’t bowl his off-spin since he chucks the ball.
Saeed Ajmal is once again in the spotlight for his bowling action, with senior Indian cricketers being the latest to accuse him of chucking.
