Irfan Pathan in his tweet cited that 'age is just a number' for some, while for some others it is time to retire.
Last year he missed the exams when he was included in the India Under-19 team for the World Cup.
Veteran batsman Rahul Dravid and off-colour pacer Irfan Pathan failed to find a place in India's 30-strong list of probables announced on Saturday for next year's ODI cricket World Cup in the sub-continent.
Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.
Chief Minister Narendra Modi would also participate in the function to be held in Surat on May 1.
Responding to a query on how he would fulfil his fans' expectations, Irfan said he was fully fit and raring to go but rued the fact that there were no domestic matches to be played in the next few months.
The young pace bowler said he wanted to improve his performance in the VB series final against Australia.
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.
Irfan Pathan, who retired from cricket in January, has suggested a charity-cum-farewell match between the retired Indian players and the current Virat Kohli-led team.
The former Pakistan pacer blames a combination of modern coaching methods and muddled thinking by the Indian team management for that.
Delhi Daredevils might have lost their first two Pepsi IPL games, but all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels once they start playing to their potential, they would be hard to beat.
The 20-year-old expressed confidence of performing well as an opening bowler during tour of Pakistan.
The selection committee, which met in Bangalore on Wednesday, also retained Anil Kumble captain for the Test series in Australia.
The left-arm Indian pacer said he would have to back to the basics to recapture his form.
Baroda all-rounder Irfan Pathan will replace Karnataka fast bowler R Vinay Kumar in India's squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.
The former Pakistan fast bowler feels it will diminish the Indian pace ace's bowling potential.
Indian coach Greg Chappell said that Irfan Pathan was struggling because he was trying bit too hard
'Sometimes it might look wrong in the fans' eyes, but please don't twist things or create narratives that aren't even close to the truth.'
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.
'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'
Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami has been named as Irfan Pathan's replacement in the Indian squad for the upcoming tri-series in the West Indies.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit an explosive 86 and Irfan Pathan captured four wickets as India beat Sri Lanka Cricket XI by 61 runs.
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Dhoni refused a seemingly easy single after hitting the ball, leaving many, including former cricketer Irfan Pathan, perplexed.
Pathan also opined on problems around finishers and the team's pace bowling unit.
'He has been working hard on his bowling. This was a perfect game for him.'
'Who'll tell him that the bigger problems lie elsewhere?'
Ajit Agarkar and Yuvraj Singh, who missed the first two matches, will play in the third ODI against Sri Lanka.
'Each generation has gone through the hardships and the fruit of labour can't taste sweeter than this.'
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.
India captain Rahul Dravid elected to field in the third and final Test against Pakistan in Karachi
