Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has criticised Ravindra Jadeja’s approach in the second ODI against South Africa, blaming his slow knock for India’s defeat in Raipur. Despite a powerful platform laid by Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, India managed only 74 runs in the final 10 overs—well below what modern ODI standards demand, especially on […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lavished praise on Virat Kohli after the star batter delivered a match-winning century in India’s 17-run triumph over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Reviewing Kohli’s knock, Pathan highlighted that the innings revealed “two versions” of the former India captain—both equally dominant but strategically different. Irfan Pathan explained […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed the inclusion of Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s playing XI for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30 in Ranchi as well. Pathan’s comments came after the announcement of the 15-member squad on Sunday, November 23, with Reddy retaining his place with Hardik Pandya absent […]

Former India all-rounder turned veteran commentator Irfan Pathan said that the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will claim the final piece of the puzzle as far as the team combination is concerned by buying veteran player Ravindra Jadeja before the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. He is linked with a return to the inaugural champions, with […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan applauded Jasprit Bumrah’s new-ball spell on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa, especially the way in which he managed to outfox Aiden Markram. The extra bounce dismantled the Proteas’ opening batter for 31 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday, November 14 as well. “The way […]

Former Indian player turned commentator Irfan Pathan has shared a weakness in Abhishek Sharma’s approach following the T20I series victory against Australia. Pathan opined that Abhishek cannot step out to every bowler early in the innings and cheekily said he will speak to Abhishek’s coach Yuvraj Singh about it as well. Speaking in a video […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has applauded Shivam Dube for his performance in the five-match T20I series against Australia, with the Indian team winning 2-1. The veteran also feels Dube’s performance with the ball was the biggest plus point and that it will be a major factor if Hardik Pandya suffers injury as well. Speaking […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shared an interesting rule change for T20 cricket. His suggestion came after India’s five-wicket win over Australia at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Sunday, in the third T20I of the ongoing five-match series as well. Speaking in his latest YouTube video, he said: “Tim David was in the limelight for […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan applauded Australia’s Tim David for his stunning half-century in the third T20I of the five-match series. The match was played on Sunday, November 2, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart as well. Put in to bat, Australia posted 186/6 in their 20 overs, with Tim David scoring a brilliant 74 […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Washington Sundar for his match-winning knock in the third T20I against Australia as well. Asked to bat first, Australia posted 186/6, with Tim David smashing with a brilliant 74 off 38 balls, including eight fours and five sixes. For India, Arshdeep Singh impressed with figures of 3/35 from his […]