In a rare and unexpected moment of warmth between Indian and Pakistani cricketers, former all-rounders Irfan Pathan and Shoaib Malik were seen sharing a brief side-hug after an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The gesture stood out sharply against the tense backdrop that has defined cricketing ties between the two nations in recent […]

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that in-form T20I opener Abhishek Sharma deserves consideration for India’s ODI setup, including a potential role in the 2027 World Cup. Pathan’s remarks come after another impressive performance by the left-hander in the opening T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur on January 21. Abhishek continued his rich vein of […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Virat Kohli after the modern-day great struck his 54th ODI century in the final match of the three-game series against New Zealand at Indore’s Holkar Stadium. Despite India’s 41-run defeat in the series decider, Pathan labelled Kohli as India’s finest-ever ODI batter, underlining his unmatched consistency across […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has strongly backed Nitish Kumar Reddy, suggesting the young cricketer should have been part of India’s playing XI from the very start of the ODI series against New Zealand. Impressed by Reddy’s all-round showing in the third ODI at Indore, Pathan believes the 21-year-old has the potential to grow into […]

Former Indian pace bowler Irfan Pathan has commented on Tilak Varma before the T20 World Cup 2026. Pathan said that Tilak’s role is equivalent to that of Virat Kohli in their T20I side, stating that his presence will be important in the mega event. However, Kohli is arguably the most prolific run-scorer in T20 World […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan urged the team management to play Mohammed Siraj regularly in ODIs so that he can be a pace spearhead for India in the 2027 ODI World Cup like Mohammad Shami. He has so far played only six ODIs since the end of the previous edition in 2023, and he was […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to score runs in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand despite coming after a break as well. They last played for India during the three-match home ODI series against South Africa, which concluded on November 6 as well. “Now there are absolutely […]

Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Irfan Pathan compared his journey with that of Shubman Gill. Recalling an anecdote, Pathan also shared how Rahul Dravid groomed him. Pathan also recalled how Virat Kohli was compared to Sachin Tendulkar, and now Shubman Gill is being compared to Virat Kohli as well. “When I entered the Indian team […]

Former India player turned commentator Irfan Pathan has said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s presence has given new energy or strength to the interest in ODIs. He also questioned why India can’t arrange a five-match ODI series or a triangular or quadrangular series for them to be seen in action more often as well. […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the IPL 2026 auction could mark a turning point in Prithvi Shaw’s career, urging the talented opener to trust his natural ability and translate it into consistent performances. Shaw, who has been shortlisted among the 350 players set to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi on December 16, […]