'If you look at their squad, with Cameron Green coming in, they have their biggest headache sorted. The middle muddle is sorted. They will have to sort out their bowling.'
AB de Villiers reminded the world of his genius with a blistering 30-ball 63, leading South Africa Champions to a dominant 88-run win over India Champions
'India need to prepare a good fast bowling unit in 2024'
Reader Krishna Sudhakar sent us a picture of Irfan Pathan from South Africa.
One year after his debut, the 21-year-old pace sensation from Baroda is hungry for more success.
Former Test batsman and Baroda coach said the Indian team should have persisted with the pacer rather than send him back just for one domestic match.
The left arm seamer has been advised by team physio John Gloster rest his side strain.
Having made a remarkable return to the cricket field for his Ranji side Baroda, India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said that rather than speaking about international comeback he would let his performance do the talking.
Akmal hit his second century of the series to lift his team from a perilous 39 for six to 245
India cricket coach Gary Kirsten on Sunday said the team wanted Irfan Pathan to play as an all-rounder in the 2011 ODI World Cup but had to drop the plan because of his inability to take wickets consistently.
Chaminda Vaas of Sri Lanka claimed earlier this week that Irfan Pathan would be fatigued after playing county cricket in England
Yusuf Pathan says he is a decent player who can bat, bowl and field well.
Delhi Daredevils all-rounder Irfan Pathan draws inspiration from his elder brother Yusuf and hopes to follow the explosive right-hander's footstep when it comes to power-hitting in cricket matches.
Imran Khan thinks Irfan Pathan has all the qualities Wasim Akram had as a youngster.
India all-rounder Irfan Pathan described his comeback to competitive cricket as a God's gift and said he wanted to utilise IPL's fifth season to get better and better.
The left-armer is looking to get back his rhythm and form ahead of the tri-series in Sri Lanka next month.
India beat Pakistan by five wickets to post their first win in the Emerging Team trophy.
Pathan conceded that Jasprit Bumrah is the only automatic selection among the bowlers.
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.
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.
Reader Sushant Pradhan sent us these pictures from South Africa.
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.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were also given central contracts in the list released on Saturday
Kapil Dev adviced Irfan Pathan to keep away from injury and train hard during off season.
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.
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.
Afridi's remarks came as organisers confirmed the Indian pullout followed public backlash after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22- an episode that has now cast a shadow over the tournament.
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