India’s batters are confronting a new wave of unorthodox spin tactics at the T20 World Cup, and their recent face-off with Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus may have provided timely preparation ahead of Sunday’s clash against Pakistan’s Usman Tariq in Colombo

Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has emerged as a talking point in the T20 World Cup with 11 wickets in just four T20Is, thanks to his unusual pause-and-release action. Ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Colombo, former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju said new bowlers often carry the element of surprise, though mastering such an action isn’t easy