'He has been working hard on his bowling. This was a perfect game for him.'
Join us in congratulating the two players for winning the inaugural ICC awards.
The Indian all-rounder might not play for English County Middlesex next week.
Jammu and Kashmir cricketers, who could not train for the upcoming domestic season due to the communication clampdown in the region, have finally managed to get together and will begin their training in Baroda from Thursday.
The Indian cricket team's biomechanical expert expressed satisfaction over Irfan Pathan's current form.
'What a player he is. He bowls, bats and executes a crucial run out of Rishabh Pant but there is no talk of workload management. But with India it is not like that.'
Limping Bavuma, Markram lead South Africa to brink of history.
Jasprit Bumrah's workload might have increased in Mohammed Shami's absence but India's pace spearhead is in a much better shape right now in terms of fitness to handle the rigours of Test cricket, feels former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.
After being invited to bat, India Masters rode on skipper Sachin Tendulkar's 42-run knock before Yuvraj Singh's vintage hitting powered them to a daunting 220 for 7.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the five-Test series could be a start of 'something special' for Shubman Gill-led India.
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons that the ban on using saliva for shining the ball is a significant blow to bowlers and authorities should ensure preparation of bowling-friendly Test wickets to prevent complete domination of the game by the batsmen. The ICC cricket committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, has recommended a ban on use of saliva as an interim measure to combat the coronavirus threat.
Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Irfan Pathan took to social media to shower their congratulatory messages
Suresh Raina was not picked by any franchise
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.
CSK's surprising decision to send Mahendra Singh Dhoni to bat at No 9 during their run chase against RCB has drawn sharp criticism from former cricketers and fans.
'Who'll tell him that the bigger problems lie elsewhere?'
India beat Pakistan by five wickets to post their first win in the Emerging Team trophy.
'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.'
'India need to prepare a good fast bowling unit in 2024'
Pathan also opined on problems around finishers and the team's pace bowling unit.
The 19-year-old's parents are among a long list of BCCI's special guests for the Lahore Test.
They will give way to bowlers Ramesh Powar and Murali Kartik
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.
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