Irfan Pathan has recovered from a nagging side strain and would be available for selection for India's crucial Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Wednesday, coach Gary Kirsten said in Karachi on Tuesday. Kirsten said Pathan has recovered from the side strain that forced him out of all the three Asia Cup games played by India.
Indian seamer Irfan Pathan put behind injury fears and took the field for Middlesex on Wednesday.
The left-arm seamer is aiming to sort out his weaknesses ahead of the Test series against South Africa.
The left-arm seamer is aiming to sort out his weaknesses ahead of the Test series against South Africa.
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.
Off-colour pacer Irfan Pathan on Monday conceded he hasn't performed well enough to merit selection in the Indian one-day team but vowed to make a comeback, saying he has age on his side.
Imran Khan thinks Irfan Pathan has all the qualities Wasim Akram had as a youngster.
On the cusp of another Australia tour where he hopes to cement his own comeback, Irfan Pathan speaks of his one-time captain, and the confidence Sourav Ganguly instilled in him.
A round-up of all the first day's action Ranji Trophy Super League action on Sunday.
The Indian fast bowler's marketing agent said advertisement campaigns featuring Pathan were withdrawn before the start of the Champions Trophy.
Rahul Dravid said the partnership between Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni had given the team confidence and heart
The young Indian paceman says "he is working on a few things and will showcase them in the next few games".
Responding to Chappell's request, Roberts was at the nets watching Irfan bowl.
The Baroda left-armer failed to make an impression in the second innings of the Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh, conceding 59 runs in 13 overs for a single wicket, to follow up on his 2 for 108 in 22 overs in UP's first innings.
The left-armer is looking to get back his rhythm and form ahead of the tri-series in Sri Lanka next month.
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.
One year after his debut, the 21-year-old pace sensation from Baroda is hungry for more success.
India beat Pakistan by five wickets to post their first win in the Emerging Team trophy.
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.
India captain Sourav Ganguly also hailed the 'outstanding performance' by Sachin Tendulkar.
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.
The left arm seamer has been advised by team physio John Gloster rest his side strain.
They will give way to bowlers Ramesh Powar and Murali Kartik
Akmal hit his second century of the series to lift his team from a perilous 39 for six to 245
The 19-year-old's parents are among a long list of BCCI's special guests for the Lahore Test.
One doesn't become an all rounder in one or two years, I have to keep performing, said the 21-year-old.
Reader Sushant Pradhan sent us these pictures from South Africa.
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.
Pathan finished with an impressive 4-60 while leg-spinner Mishra claimed 4-42 as the hosts were bowled out for 246.
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.
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.
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.
Reader Krishna Sudhakar sent us a picture of Irfan Pathan from South Africa.
Kapil Dev adviced Irfan Pathan to keep away from injury and train hard during off season.
'We are looking at the Champions Trophy and World Cup,' team manager Ravi Sawant said.
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