Imran Khan thinks Irfan Pathan has all the qualities Wasim Akram had as a youngster.
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.
Irfan Pathan scalped five wickets as India warmed up for the World Twenty20 with a comfortable 26-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka in their first practice match in Colombo on Saturday.
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.
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.
The Indian fast bowler's marketing agent said advertisement campaigns featuring Pathan were withdrawn before the start of the Champions Trophy.
The young Indian paceman says "he is working on a few things and will showcase them in the next few games".
A round-up of all the first day's action Ranji Trophy Super League action on Sunday.
Rahul Dravid said the partnership between Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni had given the team confidence and heart
Responding to Chappell's request, Roberts was at the nets watching Irfan bowl.
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.
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.
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India captain Sourav Ganguly also hailed the 'outstanding performance' by Sachin Tendulkar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were also given central contracts in the list released on Saturday
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.
'We are looking at the Champions Trophy and World Cup,' team manager Ravi Sawant said.
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.
