Pakistan’s emerging mystery spinner Usman Tariq has signed with Warwickshire Bears for this year’s Vitality Blast, the club announced on Tuesday ahead of the tournament’s May 22 start. According to the club, the 30-year-old spinner had opportunities to play franchise cricket in several leagues around the world. However, Warwickshire won the race to secure his services for the English summer.

Pakistan’s emerging mystery spinner Usman Tariq has signed with Warwickshire Bears for this year’s Vitality Blast, the club announced on Tuesday ahead of the tournament’s May 22 start.

According to the club, the 30-year-old spinner had opportunities to play franchise cricket in several leagues around the world. However, Warwickshire won the race to secure his services for the English summer.

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Usman Tariq is set to spend most of the season at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. His first appearance in the Vitality Blast with the Bears will be followed by a campaign in The Hundred with Birmingham Phoenix, who selected him for £140,000 during the player draft in March.

Speaking after the announcement, Usman Tariq said he was excited to join the Bears and eager to contribute to the squad.

“I am very excited to bring more fun and energy to the Bears. I can’t wait to get involved with the squad, and it’s a great feeling to be part of this team. I hope to see as many people as possible at Edgbaston this summer,” Tariq said.

Warwickshire Performance Director James Thomas described Usman Tariq as the kind of impactful player the club wanted to bring in for the competition.

“Usman is exactly the type of high-impact player we want to bring into Warwickshire, so we’re delighted to get this deal completed,” Thomas said.

“His skill set and tactical awareness make him a genuine threat in modern white-ball cricket, but it’s his hunger to compete and continually improve that really stands out.

“What makes this signing particularly exciting is the alignment between Warwickshire and Birmingham Phoenix. Bringing Usman into the Bears for the Vitality Blast, before transitioning into The Hundred with the Phoenix, reflects the strength of our integrated model across club and franchise.

“It allows us to create continuity for the player, maximize performance impact across both competitions, and build stronger connections with our supporters in Birmingham and Warwickshire. Ultimately, this is about strengthening the team, the franchise, and our presence in the area, and we believe Usman can play a key role in that this summer.”

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