Usman Tariq Age, Wiki and Bio

Usman Tariq

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth07/06/1995
Age30 years
BirthplaceNowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 4" (193 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HometownNowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ReligionIslam
EthnicityPashtun
Zodiac signGemini

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

International DebutT20 - 1 November 2025 against South Africa at Lahore
Jersey Number# 76 (Pakistan)
Domestic/State Team
  • Quetta Gladiators (Pakistan Super League – PSL)
  • Trinbago Knight Riders (Caribbean Premier League – CPL)
  • Deccan Gladiators (T10 League)
  • Desert Vipers (ILT20 franchise)
Coach/MentorWajahatullah Wasti
Batting StyleRight Hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Offbreak
Achievements
  • In December 2023, picked by Quetta Gladiators for the 2024 Pakistan Super League.
  • Noted for having a suspected illegal bowling action but cleared after tests.
  • Performed notably in the 2025 Caribbean Premier League with 20 wickets.
  • Made his international debut in October 2025, taking essential wickets, including Dewald Brevis.
  • Achieved a hat-trick in November 2025 against Zimbabwe in the T20I Tri-Series, earning the Player of the Match award.
  • Media attention before the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match, praised for unique bowling style.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Usman Tariq grew up in a modest environment in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
His passion for cricket began early, competing in school and college.
After his father passed away, he left cricket to support his family in the UAE.
Inspired by the biopic of M.S. Dhoni, he returned to cricket with determination.
He gained recognition through local cricket, eventually training with former cricketer Wajahatullah Wasti.