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‘Now or never for Shubman Gill’: Former India all-rounder fires warning ahead of T20Is | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Shubman Gill to make a strong comeback as India gear up for the five-match T20I series against South Africa beginning on 9 December. Pathan believes the opener must now lock down his place at the top of the order in the […]

‘He can be very effective in ODIs’: Irfan Pathan makes bold call for India’s No. 4 in Shreyas Iyer’s absence | Cricket News

Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) The BCCI on Sunday named a 15-member Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on November 30. KL Rahul has been appointed captain as Shubman Gill continues to recover from a neck injury. India also sees the return of Rishabh Pant to the fifty-over […]

‘Support can fade quickly’: Sanju Samson warned after Melbourne T20I flopshow | Cricket News

Sanju Samson (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) India’s batting collapse in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has triggered a wave of criticism, with former all-rounder Irfan Pathan voicing strong concerns about the team’s tactics and player roles. After being bundled out for just 125, questions have surfaced about India’s approach […]

After Sarfaraz Khan’s shock omission, Irfan Pathan urges fans to trust selectors

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has appealed to fans to have faith in the decisions made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors and the team management, even when they appear controversial or surprising. His statement comes in the wake of Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion from the India A squad for the […]

‘Sachin, Sachin!’ Hashim Amla recalls his debut Test at ‘buzzing’ Eden Gardens; talks about Irfan Pathan’s absolute seed | Cricket News

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: Surrey batsman Hashim Amla looks on before the third day of the LV= Insurance County Championship match between Lancashire and Surrey at Emirates Old Trafford on September 28, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Around 21 years ago, Hashim Amla, one of the modern-day greats, made his […]

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 […]