Usman Tariq on Jude Bellingham, Sunil Narine Call & His Incredible Rise

In this episode, we speak to Pakistan International Cricketer and mystery spinner Usman Tariq.

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0:00 - Meeting and playing cricket with Jude Bellingham
1:36 - Uniqueness of his action and dealing with the outside noise
5:07 - Phone call with Sunil Narine
6:57 - How does he stay positive and handle pressure?
12:36 - Dealing with the immense hype around him before the India game
16:39 - Looking back at how his life has changed drastically in 3 years
18:30 - What's the next goal?
22:25 - Being "found out" in professional cricket
25:12 - Practice routine during tournaments
26:37 - Data, match-ups vs backing your strength
29:28 - The advantage of his bowling action
31:07 - How did people react to the pause in his action
34:15 - Bowlers he idolized and friendship with Sunil Narine
38:44 - Does he have any plans to play Tests and ODIs?
40:27 - Which leagues has he enjoyed playing and how they compare to the PSL?
42:57 - The struggles faced on his path to international cricket
47:40 - Deciding what line and length to bowl to aggressive batters
48:38 - Most proudest wicket in his career so far

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