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, […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised a serious concern that has been echoing through Indian cricket circles: Shubman Gill is running out of time to rediscover his rhythm. With the T20 World Cup inching closer and competition for spots heating up, Pathan believes Gill must start scoring consistently to justify his place at the […]

Former India player turned commentator Irfan Pathan has asked vice-captain Shubman Gill to follow Virat Kohli’s batting template in T20Is rather than pick the aggressive intent-based approach as well. Irfan Pathan also feels that a player like Shubman Gill is better suited to depend on timing and running between the wickets and switch gears gradually […]

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has picked his preferred Team India playing XI for the first T20I against South Africa. However, he did not add big names like Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube. Team India head into the final phase of the road to the 2026 T20 World Cup, with the series opener against South […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan applauded the management for sticking with Ruturaj Gaikwad for the second ODI against South Africa despite his poor show in the first. Batting at No. 4, he scored only a 14-ball eight in the opening ODI. But, managed a stunning 105 off 83 deliveries. Talking about Gaikwad on his YouTube […]

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 […]