Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has questioned the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee over its approach to rewarding domestic performers, using Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi as a prime example. Pathan wondered why Nabi, despite delivering consistently in domestic cricket and for India A, was overlooked for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, while Mohammed Siraj […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan showered praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mayank Yadav after India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the third and final T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 26. The victory completed a 3-0 whitewash for the Men in Blue, giving them a timely lift after recent T20I series […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has questioned Team India’s bowling tactics after the visitors suffered a 27-run defeat to England in the third and final ODI at Lord’s. The loss handed England a 2-1 series victory, with Pathan highlighting India’s inability to dismiss Joe Root even once across the three-match contest as one of the […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the fearless way he approached his international debut, but he also warned that the 15-year-old will soon face a much sterner examination as opposition bowlers begin to study his game closely. Sooryavanshi scored 14 off 10 balls in the second T20I against England in Manchester […]

At Stormont, Belfast, on Friday, June 26, Ireland created cricket history by beating India for the first time in international cricket, clinching a memorable 34-run victory in the opening T20I of India’s tour of Ireland 2026. It was a landmark result for Irish cricket, as the hosts had never managed to overcome India in any […]

India’s rising pace sensation Nandni Sharma has opened up about the bowlers who inspired her journey, revealing that Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah have played a major role in shaping her approach to fast bowling. The youngster also credited former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and South Africa star Marizanne Kapp for influencing her development as […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has urged the national selectors not to write off Rishabh Pant’s white-ball future despite the wicketkeeper-batter’s omission from India’s latest ODI plans ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup. With India beginning their preparations for the next ODI World Cup through the upcoming series against Afghanistan, discussions around squad composition […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the team management is likely to continue its recent selection strategy for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, even if it means leaving Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI once again. India will take on Afghanistan in a four-day Test in Mullanpur beginning June 6, and the team combination […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has revealed that watching teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bat reminds him of his own son, highlighting the emotional impact the Rajasthan Royals youngster has had on cricket fans and former players alike during IPL 2026. Pathan made the heartfelt remark after Sooryavanshi wrapped up a sensational season with 776 runs […]

Gujarat Titans entered IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 with one clear objective — neutralise Rajasthan Royals’ biggest match-winner, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old sensation has terrorised bowling attacks throughout the season, scoring runs at a strike rate well above 230. However, GT came prepared with a specific plan and executed it effectively during the high-pressure clash in […]