Colombo, Feb. 14 -- Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Ali Agha said Usman Tariq has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is unaffected by the ongoing discussions surrounding him, ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 226 clash on Sunday.

Usman, 28, has taken 11 wickets in four T20Is at an average of 7.90 with a four-fer to his name. However, he has come under scrutiny for a sidearm action in which he delivers the ball after a brief pause. This action has sparked significant debate about its legality, with many claiming that the Pakistani bowler is chucking or just throwing the ball.

In the T20 WC 2026, Usman Tariq featured in the match against USA, where he claimed bowling figures of 3/2...