Usman Tariq Breaks Silence with Cryptic Post After Missing Out on Squad
Zeeshan Mehtab | October 06, 2026 | 04:18 PM
Despite his impressive performance during Pakistan’s recent T20 World Cup campaign, Usman Tariq was overlooked, and he has now broken his silence with a cryptic post.
"The hardest part of wisdom is learning to remain silent when your ego wants to speak." — Usman Tariq, in a recent Instagram story.
Tariq, Pakistan's right-arm spinner, shared a profound message after being dropped from the T20 squad for the series against Sri Lanka. His statement is seen as a silent response to the selectors' decision, choosing to express his thoughts without controversy.
During the 2026 T20 World Cup, Tariq was Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker, claiming 10 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 14.10 and an economy rate of 7.23. He ranked 13th on the tournament’s leading wicket-takers list.
However, he has not been selected for any upcoming Pakistan squads, including home series matches.