Although he did nothing of note in the Twenty20 World Cup final against India on Monday, Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi still emerged as the tournament's most valuable player (MVP).
India's captain was all praise for Yuvraj Singh and his bowlers too after the 15-run victory over Australia in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup.
The Mohammad Kaif-led Indian side is high on confidence as they take on South Africa in a four-day match.
Along with elder brother Yusuf Pathan, Irfan will try to make an impression during the Twenty20 tournament.
Chief Minister Narendra Modi would also participate in the function to be held in Surat on May 1.
Sourav Ganguly and VRV Singh will replace Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh in the Indian team for the first Test in South Africa.
Sourav Ganguly scored a fighting 83 while Irfan Pathan was unbeaten on 111 as India posted 316 for seven against Rest of South Africa.
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Rahul Dravid said the partnership between Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni had given the team confidence and heart
The discarded Indian fast bowler said after working with T A Shekar at the MRF Pace Foundation he has got 'his swing and rhythm back'.
The India coach wants his team to adopt a flexible approach since their roles could change depending on the game and their opposition.
Three batches of five players each would take part in the rolling camp ahead of the tri-nation series in Malaysia.
Tendulkar top-scored with 93 on his return from injury in the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
At 18 years 265 days Ishant Sharma is the youngest pace bowler to appear in a Test for India.
"The promise he has shown and the way he has fallen off is not acceptable," said the former Indian bowler.
India is ranked fourth among team in the charts.
Paceman Irfan Pathan is fifth in the all-rounders' list, while among the bowlers he is 14th and the next highest ranked Indian after Kumble
The left-armer is looking to get back his rhythm and form ahead of the tri-series in Sri Lanka next month.
Coach Greg Chappell said there's a lot of work to do before India becomes a very good Test team.
The Indian fast bowler's marketing agent said advertisement campaigns featuring Pathan were withdrawn before the start of the Champions Trophy.
India captain Dravid dropped out of the batting top 10, down three places to 12th.
The left-hander will play for West Zone in the inter-zonal match against Central Zone before leaving for the World Cup on February 28.
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"Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj Singh are not 100 per cent fit, so we have kept a backup for them in the next two games," chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar informed in Mumbai on Monday.
The Indian's invaluable knock guided Middlesex to an imposing 437 against Surrey in the first innings.
The 15-member India squad was announced today for the remaining two ODIs vs West Indies.
He also hit 15 runs off 6 balls as Middlesex beat Worcestershire by 32 runs in the one-day National League Division One match on Monday.
Former Test cricketer Sandeep Patil was selected coach.
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