Ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pakistan will take on Australia at home in a three-match T20I series. The Men in Green have already won the series after winning the first two games. In the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Australia fell behind by 91 runs while chasing a target of 199 runs and were bowled out for 108 runs.

Cameron Green, the team’s leading scorer with 35 points, made a controversial move after being ejected on Saturday. He appeared to make a ‘cluck’ gesture after being dismissed by Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, who ended the match with 2-16. It was always a topic of conversation during the game and after the game.

Australia star Xavier Bartlett explains Cameron Green’s controversial gesture

The Australian all-rounder was annoyed as he walked off the court and appeared to do a side-arm chuck as he approached the boundary rope. Green muttered to himself, shaking his head, and soon after, as he approached the Australian bench, he made a second gesture. Green did not explain the message he conveyed with the gesture.

Your daily dose of cricket!

Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett reacted when asked about Green’s reaction during the post-match press conference. He replied: “I don’t know, I walked out there and the conditions were tough for all the spinners. I’m not even sure who he went to because I was trying to scramble to get my pads on.”

Also read: Revealed: Why has Cameron Green listed himself as a batsman in IPL 2026 auction?

Usman Tariq faces ban?

After this incident, Tariq’s every move has been under the spotlight. Tariq’s bowling action remains unorthodox. He stops the ball on the pass and almost completely stops the ball on the break.

This often results in the hitter feeling as if their arm is bent. He was reported twice by referees in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He even participated in two biomechanical tests at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. However, in both instances, the umpires cleared Tariq of his conduct and allowed him to continue bowling in the T20 tournament.

Since making his professional debut in 2023, Tariq has become a household name in the T20 domestic tournament. He took 8 T20I wickets with an economy rate of 7.50 and an economy rate of 5.62. Following the Green incident, Usman Tariq took to Instagram to hit back at the Australian all-rounder. The Pakistan spinner shared an Instagram story with the caption “After getting out” along with a video of a child mocking Green.

Usman Tariq shares his insights on bowling action

Tariq told MYK Sports, “I do have two elbows on my arm. My arm is naturally bent. I have been tested and cleared for it. Everyone feels that I bend my arm and so on. My bent arm is a biological issue.” This was Pakistan’s first T20I series victory over Australia since 2018.

The final match will be played in Lahore on Sunday evening and it will be a tough battle. Back in 2022, Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain was also accused of illegal bowling actions by Australian players.