Yusuf Pathan, a hard-hitting batsman, useful off-spinner and brilliant fielder, made it to the Indian Twenty20 team more on the strength of his aggressive approach to the game.
Irfan Pathan claimed five wickets and contributed valuable 29 runs as India managed a 20-run win over Sri Lanka in the dead fifth rubber to complete a 4-1 series drubbing in Pallekele on Saturday.
Could this opportunity, to work on his bowling away from the spotlight, be the making of Pathan?
'I am not a Shubman Gill hater but I feel Ruturaj is a better option because he has scored runs in tougher situations.'
A R Rahman, Mahesh Babu, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan and Sania Nehwal among others were part of the farewell party on Sunday.
Recalled to the squad under fortuitous circumstances, all-rounder Irfan Pathan vowed to utilise the opportunity to the fullest extent and also saw the Sri Lanka tour as a good preparation for the Indian cricketers ahead of the World T20.
'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'
India captain Sourav Ganguly also hailed the 'outstanding performance' by Sachin Tendulkar.
After a good showing with bat and ball, Baroda pacer Irfan Pathan is confident of returning to the Indian team soon.
One doesn't become an all rounder in one or two years, I have to keep performing, said the 21-year-old.
Delhi Daredevils all-rounder Irfan Pathan has called on the middle-order batsmen of his side to fill in the gap left by Kevin Pietersen, and also hoped that struggling Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor would soon regain his lost touch.
Irfan Pathan tells Haresh Pandya he's looking forward to rebuilding his career and playing for India again.
'When you start talking about the sport, it's not that you are targeting anyone specific.' 'Everyone has an opinion. You need to have an opinion -- that's why you're in the commentary box.'
Irfan Pathan scored a brisk unbeaten 42 to guide Delhi Daredevils to a comfortable eight-wicket win over hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in a rain-curtailed 12-overs-a-side Indian Premier League match at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Salim Durrani advised Pathan to keep his feet firm on the ground and keep up the good work.
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.
Virat Kohli survived a controversial catch call on the first ball he faced in the fifth and final Test at Sydney on Friday.
Reader Shreya Paranjape sent us these pictures from Christchurch, New Zealand.
Shaun Pollock heads the ODI ratings while Jacques Kallis tops in Tests.
Yuvraj Singh and Irfan Pathan claimed the honours in the averages charts of the India-Sri Lanka series
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.
A statistical look at the leading Indian pacers ahead of the tour of New Zealand.
The former Pakistan captain is also not impressed by the constant changes in composition and strategies of the Indian side.
The left-arm pacer terms his two-month county stint in England as tough but a rewarding one.
'With its gorgeous marine life, beautiful beaches, Lakshadweep is the perfect getaway spot and surely a must-visit for me for my next holiday #ExploreIncredibleIndia'.
Reader Pratyush Jagdishwala sent us these pictures from Sydney.
The left-arm seamer has fully recovered from a side strain and is raring to take on Pakistan in the upcoming series.
India should draft all-rounder Irfan Pathan and Manoj Tiwary in the side for the next tri-series match even if it means dropping a spinner along with Suresh Raina, suggested former skipper Sourav Ganguly.
Put into bat, Abhishek's onslaught propelled India to their highest powerplay score of 95 studded with 16 boundaries.
'His (Rahul) current form is unbelievable'
It will be a three-way battle between Irfan Pathan, Abhimanyu Mithun and Ashok Dinda when the national selectors decide on Praveen Kumar's replacement for the four Test series against Australia starting from December 26.
India captain Dravid dropped out of the batting top 10, down three places to 12th.
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