Rahul Dravid said the partnership between Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni had given the team confidence and heart
Pathan also opined on problems around finishers and the team's pace bowling unit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reader Sushant Pradhan sent us these pictures from South Africa.
'When she asked me what I wanted for breakfast, I mentioned Aloo Parathas, and she graciously made them herself.'
Pathan finished with an impressive 4-60 while leg-spinner Mishra claimed 4-42 as the hosts were bowled out for 246.
Pathan conceded that Jasprit Bumrah is the only automatic selection among the bowlers.
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.
Rohit called time on his red-ball career with immediate effect, bringing the curtains to a remarkable journey.
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.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were also given central contracts in the list released on Saturday
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.
Reader Shreya Paranjape sent us these pictures from Christchurch, New Zealand.
Yuvraj Singh and Irfan Pathan claimed the honours in the averages charts of the India-Sri Lanka series
"The promise he has shown and the way he has fallen off is not acceptable," said the former Indian bowler.
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