Cricket fans in Srinagar thronged the Bakshi stadium to catch a glimpse of Chris Gayle in action in the Legends Cricket League match on Friday. The 30,000 capacity stadium was packed to capacity as it marked the return of top level cricket to Srinagar after nearly four decades.
The cricket fraternity lavished praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young opener produced a masterful century on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England at the Oval on Saturday.
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India have refused to play against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinals of the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Thursday, citing the nation's stand against any bilateral sporting ties with the neighbouring country after the gruesome Pahalagam terror attack.
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
While India left out Kuldeep Yadav for the second match in a row, Australia's leg-spinner Adam Zampa took a four-wicket haul and was named the man of the match.
'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.'
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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"Like any committed cricketer, Irfan likes to take wickets while I try to make runs," said the Pakistan vice-captain.
A police complaint against Yusuf, who is the elder brother of Irfan Pathan, and their father, was lodged at the Wadi police station on Wednesday, by Yusuf's paternal uncle Majid Khan Pathan, one of the trustees of the masjid, where the Pathan brothers were staying before coming to the spotlight.
Pathan was part of the inaugural T20 World Cup-winning side in 2007 and also the one that triumphed in the 2011 ODI World Cup at home.
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan on Friday said the Twenty20 format has helped in increasing popularity of cricket as the fans have embraced it wholeheartedly.
The Indian cricket team's biomechanical expert expressed satisfaction over Irfan Pathan's current form.
The Indian's invaluable knock guided Middlesex to an imposing 437 against Surrey in the first innings.
Sourav Ganguly scored a fighting 83 while Irfan Pathan was unbeaten on 111 as India posted 316 for seven against Rest of South Africa.
Mumbai were 0 for 5 in their second innings before Vinayak Samant rescued them with an unbeaten 51 on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Baroda.
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".
Hardik Pandya's commitment towards Indian cricket has been questionable over the years with someone like Jasprit Bumrah being more capable of playing the role of Rohit Sharma's deputy in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, reckoned Mumbai Indians skipper's bete noire Irfan Pathan on Wednesday.
The India discard hit an unbeaten 82 as Baroda beat UP by five wickets and entered the Ranji Trophy semi-finals.
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Jammu and Kashmir cricket mentor Irfan Pathan hopes the current restrictions in the Valley are lifted soon so his players can resume their training for the upcoming domestic season.
After being plagued by injury, Baroda captain Irfan Pathan returned to lead the team to the Ranji Trophy quarters. Now that Baroda's season is all but over Yusuf's stint as captain could, at best, be described as bittersweet, writes Bikash Mohapatra.
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
'Iron body with heart of a Lion. Mohammed Siraj.'
Yusuf Pathan says he is a decent player who can bat, bowl and field well.
Indian seamer Irfan Pathan put behind injury fears and took the field for Middlesex on Wednesday.
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.
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.
The left-arm seamer is aiming to sort out his weaknesses ahead of the Test series against South Africa.
