They will give way to bowlers Ramesh Powar and Murali Kartik
The 19-year-old's parents are among a long list of BCCI's special guests for the Lahore Test.
Reader Sushant Pradhan sent us these pictures from South Africa.
Indian pace ace Irfan Pathan has decided to tie the knot with his long-time friend Shivangi Dev, a chartered accountant working in Australia. Irfan, 24, met Shivangi, 22, in Canberra in 2003 when the Indian team was touring Australia and proposed to her when she was on a visit to Vadodara three years back. Shivangi, daughter of a diplomat now posted in Spain, promptly said 'yes' when Irfan asked whether she would marry him, Irfan's father Mehbubkhan Pathan said.
Pathan finished with an impressive 4-60 while leg-spinner Mishra claimed 4-42 as the hosts were bowled out for 246.
'We are looking at the Champions Trophy and World Cup,' team manager Ravi Sawant said.
Kapil Dev adviced Irfan Pathan to keep away from injury and train hard during off season.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were also given central contracts in the list released on Saturday
A fine all-round performance by Irfan Pathan helped India clinch a narrow 10-run victory against Pakistan in the Asian Under-19 cricket championship.
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan on Sunday said he never lost his swing, contrary to the general perception at that time, and added blaming then coach Greg Chappell for his downfall was a cover-up. Pathan, 35, announced his retirement on Saturday, saying "most players start their India career at 27-28 but I ended up playing my last game at that stage".
Irfan Pathan made history on Sunday when he became the first bowler to claim a hat-trick in the first over of a Test.
Reader Chander Ramanathan sent us these pictures from Melbourne.
"The promise he has shown and the way he has fallen off is not acceptable," said the former Indian bowler.
India's captain said the hype over the speedster's brief loss of form is only because of the high expectations following the success he has achieved.
The Indian left-arm paceman said his stint with Middlesex helped him attain match fitness
The Board of Control for Cricket in India admitted on Friday that Irfan Pathan was approached by a "stranger" a few years back and said the discarded pacer did the right thing by informing the team manager.
The India discard Pathan fashions Baroda victory hit an unbeaten 82 as Baroda beat UP by five wickets and entered the Ranji Trophy semi-finals.
The left-arm seamer is all set to be dropped for India's second ODI against South Africa.
Irfan Pathan, who retired from cricket in January, has suggested a charity-cum-farewell match between the retired Indian players and the current Virat Kohli-led team.
The discarded India seamer had figures of 2 for 108 from 22 overs when he turned out for Baroda in the Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh.
The two players were named in the 14-member squad for the two-Test series against South Africa, beginning on November 20.
Wasim Akram was impressed with Irfan Pathan after the left-arm seamer reportedly sought his advice ahead of his county debut in England
Pathan, making his county debut for Middlesex, called up Wasim Akram recently asking for tips on how to bowl in English conditions.
Irfan Pathan shone with the ball as visitors Baroda took the upper hand against hosts Hyderabad on the second day of the Super League Group B Ranji Trophy encounter.
But the Pakistan batsman denied that the bowler gained a psychological hold over him.
Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj were impressed with Samad's gutsy knock.
With 100 votes, the 19-year-old claimed the award ahead of Pakistan's Yasir Hameed (75 votes).
India won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka.
Sachin Tendulkar made an expected come back, while all-rounder Irfan Pathan was also included in the 15-man Indian team for the next two ODIs against England announced in Kanpur on Thursday.
India discard all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Sunday said he has rediscovered his bowling rhythm and wants to retain the form to get back into the national side.
English county Middlesex claim they have signed Irfan Pathan, but the bowler said he's got a lot of offers and hasn't decided anything yet
Irfan Pathan hates the idea of being another run-of-the-mill cricketer who is just happy about plying his trade day in and day out without making a mark.
The 21-year-old left-arm seamer said he would rate his second five-for better than the first since it came under tougher conditions.
Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, particularly criticising the team's top-order batting and the questionable pitch preparation.
Irfan Pathan's long-time coach at Baroda Sports Club, Mehdi Sheikh, feels the left-armer is struggling because his confidence is at its lowest.
Hardik Pandya secured a Grade A contract despite not participating in Ranji Trophy matches
The left-arm paceman joined a select list of 10 Indian bowlers who have taken\n100 or more wickets in One-Day Internationals.\n
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