Daryl Mitchell refused to face Usman Tariq and walked away for a brief moment over his bowling action in PSL 2026, with umpires intervening.
A controversy surfaced in PSL 2026 during the match between Quetta Gladiators and Pindiz at the National Stadium in Karachi. Daryl Mitchell briefly stopped play in the middle overs while facing spinner Usman Tariq.
Mitchell stepped away from the crease more than once, indicating he was not ready for the delivery. He appeared unsettled by Tariq’s bowling action, which includes a visible pause before release. This delayed play briefly as umpires stepped in to manage the moment.
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The incident quickly drew attention from commentators and viewers, who debated the fairness of the action. Commentator Ramiz Raja reacted strongly during commentary and questioned both the bowling approach and the batter’s response.
“Can he withdraw from his action? I think the umpires have to sort this out. And I think he’s got to be ready. Daryl Mitchell has got to be better than that,” Raja said on air.
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Daryl Mitchell twice pulls out of facing Usman Tariq 😂🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/HlDgOWMlPs
— Taimoor Zaman (@taimoor_ze) April 10, 2026
Meanwhile, in the match, Quetta Gladiators secured a convincing win over Pindiz. They posted 182/6, with Rilee Rossouw scoring 53 and Saud Shakeel adding key runs. Pindiz failed to match the required rate. Usman Tariq impressed with 2/23, including Daryl Mitchell’s wicket.
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