Usman Tariq

Usman Tariq is a right-arm off-break bowler who has recently entered the professional cricket arena. He was born on June 7, 1995, in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He has represented various teams, including Deccan Gladiators and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He started his journey like every other player, playing a tape ball and tennis balls. The rich cricketing culture in the region successfully ignited a fire for cricket in Tariq’s heart. Knowing his potential, he was encouraged to join a local academy in the area and started honing his skills and building a stronger foundation. 

The first breakthrough in Tariq’s professional career was his T20 debut for the Peshawar Region, where he bowled his full quota of four overs, with an excellent economy of 5.50, but couldn’t tick the wicket column. 

Tariq’s consistency and hard work earned him his List-A cap on October 7, 2024, when he debuted for Eshaal Associates. In his 10 overs, he bagged a crucial wicket of Kamran Ghulam, who was batting at 39.

In his recent achievements, Tariq made his First-Class debut for Eshaal Associates against the Higher Education Commission. He bowled three maiden overs and bagged a crucial wicket of Mehmood Nawaz Afridi in the first innings. He got much better in his second inning as he picked up a five-wicket haul and completed his second-inning figure at 5/62. In December 2023, Usman Tariq was picked by the Quetta Gladiators during the players' draft for the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL). This selection marked a significant milestone in his budding career, providing him with a platform to showcase his skills on a national stage. Usman Tariq's emergence in Pakistani cricket underscores the continuous influx of talent within the country's cricketing landscape. Typically, a right-arm off-break bowler like Tariq is valued for his ability to contain runs and apply pressure during middle overs, especially in T20 formats. 

(As of April 2025)