Carnage! When MS Dhoni called it an ’emotional moment’ after crushing Irfan Pathan | Cricket News

MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It was nothing short of a night to forget for Irfan Pathan in the 2010 edition of the IPL. Representing Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab), Irfan found himself in the spotlight in match number 54 of the tournament against the Chennai Super Kings in […]

Irfan Pathan tags MS Dhoni, says ‘sath baith kar pienge’ in fiery reply to hookah controversy | Cricket News

Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Irfan Pathan has once again found himself at the centre of a storm after an old interview clip linked to MS Dhoni resurfaced online, sparking heated debate across social media. In that interview, the former India all-rounder hinted that Dhoni used to smoke hookah and […]

Irfan Pathan, MS Dhoni and the hookah controversy – Find out what happened | Cricket News

MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan (Image-X) Irfan Pathan has once again stirred conversation around his old relationship with MS Dhoni after an interview resurfaced online. The former India all-rounder spoke about the lack of communication when he was dropped from the national team and made comments that were interpreted as a subtle dig at Dhoni. […]

Irfan Pathan takes swipe at Jasprit Bumrah, his workload; asks ‘Will Pat Cummins manage his workload during the Ashes?’

Amid the debate over workload management creating splits among the cricket experts, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Tuesday took a fresh jibe at Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah faced criticism after he played only three of the five Test matches on the tour of England, citing workload management. In the series, India drew […]

‘Don’t character assassinate’: R Ashwin backs Nitish Rana, praises him for handling Digvesh Rathi clash | Cricket News

R Ashwin lauded Nitish Rana for his restraint after the clash with Digvesh Rathi (Images via X/Screengrabs) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commended Nitish Rana for the way he handled himself after an on-field altercation with Digvesh Rathi during the Delhi Premier League Eliminator. The contest between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz […]

Virat Kohli’s ex teammate doubles down on criticism of former captain’s Test career: ‘The problem with him was…’

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has spoken about the criticism directed at Virat Kohli in the latter half of his international Test career as the batter failed to deliver consistent performances with the bat. Notably, Kohli last played the five-match Test series in Australia where he scored just 190 runs, including a century. More than […]

‘The problem with Virat Kohli … ‘: Ex-India cricketer exposes star batter’s struggles | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has responded to criticism directed at him for his remarks on Virat Kohli’s batting, particularly surrounding the star batter’s retirement from Test cricket in May after a disappointing series in Australia in 2024-25. Kohli managed just 190 runs in nine innings during the series, despite scoring a century […]

11 times! Irfan Pathan recalls fiery rivalry with Shahid Afridi: ‘I showed him who the real Pathan is’ | Cricket News

Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has opened up about his long-standing on-field rivalry with Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, recalling both the personal barbs and the cricketing battles that defined their encounters.Pathan, who had immense success against Pakistan in his career — taking 67 wickets and scoring 807 runs, including […]

Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma – Irfan Pathan names the player who wanted him out of IPL commentary | Cricket News

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has addressed speculation about his removal from the IPL 2025 broadcast team, revealing that it was Hardik Pandya, not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, who had concerns about his on-air criticism. Speaking in an interview with The Lallantop, Pathan clarified […]

‘Bowlers win you games…’: Ex-cricketers hail RCB for sealing final appearance in IPL 2025

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Former Indian cricketers Mohammed Kaif, Irfan Pathan, and Suresh Raina hailed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they secured their place in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday. An eight-wicket win over PBKS at Mullanpur, with three-fers by Suyash […]