Irfan Pathan
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He was calmer in 2007 than in 2013: Irfan Pathan on how MS Dhoni's captaincy changed over the years
Cricket | Jun 27, 2020, 11:47 PM ISTIrfan also added that Dhoni eventually grew fond of spinners and realised the matches can be won with spin bowling.
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Irfan Pathan says Rohit Sharma's relaxed way of batting does not mean lack of hard work
Cricket | Jun 27, 2020, 07:00 PM ISTPathan said Rohit "always talk about sensible things" and that is why he is successful as a batsman as well as captain of IPL side Mumbai Indians.
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Could have been best all-rounder India ever produced in ODIs: Irfan Pathan
Cricket | Jun 20, 2020, 03:42 PM ISTIrfan last played for India in October 2012 at the age of 27 and announced his international retirement earlier this year.
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Have my doubts about T20 World Cup in Australia this year: Irfan Pathan
Cricket | Jun 17, 2020, 03:36 PM ISTPathan hopes that IPL 2020 gets a go-ahead this season after being initially postponed due to the pandemic.
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Kohli has better technique to bat at No. 3 than Dhoni: Pathan differs with Gambhir's opinion
Cricket | Jun 15, 2020, 05:54 PM ISTEarlier, Gambhir had reckoned that MS Dhoni would have broken many more records had he batted at No.3 in the Indian team.
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'It's like marriage without guests': Irfan Pathan on prospects of closed-doors IPL
Cricket | Jun 15, 2020, 01:52 PM ISTFormer Indian bowler Irfan Pathan has said that while the absence of crowd will be felt, it is more important to have live cricket action at the moment.
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Irfan Pathan reckons India need to plan better for ICC tournaments
Cricket | Jun 14, 2020, 04:50 PM ISTIndia last won an ICC tournament in 2013, when they lifted the Champions Trophy under the leadership of iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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Ishant and Sammy were very good friends: Pathan on allegations of racism in SRH
Cricket | Jun 13, 2020, 07:02 PM ISTSammy has alleged that he and Sri Lanka's Thisara Perera were called "kalu" during their SRH days and that he wasn't aware of that word meant until now.
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'He retained fierce passion for sport despite challenges': VVS Laxman hails Irfan Pathan
Cricket | Jun 13, 2020, 12:40 PM ISTVVS Laxman on Friday paid tribute to former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan, who was a key member of the Indian team between 2004-2008.
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Discrimination due to faith is part of racism too: Irfan Pathan
Cricket | Jun 09, 2020, 06:23 PM ISTPathan contributed to the global debate around racism, saying "it is not just restricted to the skin colour" and one could also be racially abused due to his religion.
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Have to be careful about injury management once play resumes: Irfan Pathan
Cricket | Jun 03, 2020, 01:37 PM ISTIrfan Pathan feels that any team, including an IPL one, will have to be careful with the bowlers, who would be more prone to injury having been out of action for more than two months.
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Pray I don’t get out to your son: Pathan recalls Yousuf's words to his father before Test hat-trick
Cricket | Jun 02, 2020, 12:12 PM ISTIrfan Pathan revealed that Yousuf talked to his father before the tour and told him to pray that Irfan doesn't get his wicket.
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Ideally would want to see World T20 but think it is very difficult to host it this year: Pathan
Cricket | Jun 01, 2020, 06:57 AM ISTThe T20 World Cup has been a matter of hot debate with some calling for it to be postponed to 2022 with an eye on the coronavirus pandemic while others feel that a 'wait and watch policy' should be adapted.
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Irfan Pathan reveals how Dravid motivated him and Dhoni after shocking exit in 2007 WC
Cricket | May 31, 2020, 03:54 PM ISTIrfan Pathan opened up on how Rahul Dravid motivated him and MS Dhoni after Team India faced a shocking exit in the 2007 World Cup.
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Exclusive: Sunrisers Hyderabad's new recruit Abdul Samad credits Irfan Pathan for his success
Cricket | May 27, 2020, 04:24 PM ISTIn an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, Abdul recalled his journey from Jammu's Ustad Mohalla to the cash-rich IPL.
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Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, feel former players
Cricket | May 25, 2020, 06:10 PM ISTFormer India opener Aakash Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for the resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving "every day".
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Saliva ban major handicap for pacers, ICC must ensure bowling-friendly pitches in Tests: Pathan
Cricket | May 25, 2020, 02:00 PM ISTThe ICC cricket committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, has recommended a ban on use of saliva as an interim measure to combat the coronavirus threat.
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'He threw his bat, came late for practice': Pathan, Gambhir recall moments when Dhoni lost his cool
Cricket | May 12, 2020, 02:11 PM ISTIrfan Pathan and Gautam Gambhir recalled the moments when even the 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni turned angry.
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Ready to come out of retirement if proper communication done by selectors: Irfan Pathan
Cricket | May 10, 2020, 03:35 PM ISTPathan revealed that the selectors had declared him 'buddha' at the age of 30 while in other countries players have made their debut in 30, citing the example of Australia's Michael Hussey who is known as Mr. Cricket.
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Raina, Irfan want BCCI to allow 'non-contracted' Indians to play in foreign T20 league
Cricket | May 09, 2020, 10:10 PM ISTWhile Pathan retired from all forms of cricket in January this year, Raina has not played for India since July 2018.