Carlos Brathwaite debunks fake social media post on Usman Tariq

2026-02-13 - 06:06

Bridgetown: Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite on Friday dismissed a viral social media post that falsely attributed controversial remarks to him regarding Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq. A fake account on X, allegedly linked to Indian-origin users, claimed that Brathwaite — while commentating during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and West Indies — suggested that India should bat first in their upcoming fixture against Pakistan on February 15 and respond in kind if Tariq “chucks.” The fabricated quote, shared by an account using the handle “RCB_HIvv3,” quickly gained traction online. “India should bat first on the 15th and see what Usman Tariq does. If he chucks, don’t step back. Tell your guns to chuck too. Give what you get. As simple as that,”