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.
Imran Khan thinks Irfan Pathan has all the qualities Wasim Akram had as a youngster.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a blanket ban on its players' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being "biased" and lacking sporting integrity.
'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'
Rahul Sharma recorded a hat-trick as India Masters crushed South Africa by eight wickets to record their third consecutive victory in the International Masters League.
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The Indian fast bowler's marketing agent said advertisement campaigns featuring Pathan were withdrawn before the start of the Champions Trophy.
A round-up of all the first day's action Ranji Trophy Super League action on Sunday.
The young Indian paceman says "he is working on a few things and will showcase them in the next few games".
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.
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.
Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Irfan Pathan took to social media to shower their congratulatory messages
'India need to prepare a good fast bowling unit in 2024'
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.
The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.
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.
What was meant to be a veterans' contest has reignited a familiar debate over politics, patriotism, and the role of sport as diplomatic leverage.
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.
Pathan finished with an impressive 4-60 while leg-spinner Mishra claimed 4-42 as the hosts were bowled out for 246.
Jasprit Bumrah's workload might have increased in Mohammed Shami's absence but India's pace spearhead is in a much better shape right now in terms of fitness to handle the rigours of Test cricket, feels former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.
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.
Reader Krishna Sudhakar sent us a picture of Irfan Pathan from South Africa.
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.
Kapil Dev adviced Irfan Pathan to keep away from injury and train hard during off season.
