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  • ‘Can’t go from being Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shoaib Akhtar’: Irfan Pathan on swing bowling

    Citing examples of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shoaib Akhtar, former India seamer Irfan Pathan underlined the distinction between swing and tempo and acknowledged that batsmen all the time discover it tougher to deal with the shifting ball.
    In his column for The Playfield Magazine, Pathan mentioned that whereas each have their very own share of benefits, swing bowlers can’t change into quick bowlers as it might lead to shedding their swing and never having further tempo.
    “The desperation to belong to the fast bowler category will leave you with nothing; you cannot go from being Bhuvneshwar to Shoaib Akhtar, it’s impossible. You will lose your swing, and yet not be quick enough to hustle the batsman,”
    “My one suggestion to bowlers is to not sacrifice swing just to add an extra 4-5 clicks. It will leave you stranded. There is the speed that is ideal for swing bowling, respect that,” he mentioned.
    “A swing bowler typically operates within the 130-135 kph area, that’s scientifically confirmed to be the perfect vary of pressure to get a most swing. But if the identical bowler can bowl a yorker or a slower one or a cutter at that velocity, he can survive wherever on the planet.
    “If his body alignment is good, he can bowl any number of yorkers at will, and swing it both ways. It is a reality that you won’t get the same amount of swing with the old ball as with the new one because the reverse is a different entity. But if you can bowl a good slower one or a yorker, you bring something more to the table,” he mentioned.
    Pathan additionally had a phrase of recommendation for kids and mentioned that they need to not compromise on the swing simply so as to add 4-5 clicks to their bowling.

  • ‘Everyone has the right to make a choice’: Safa Baig speaks out on blurring her picture

    Safa Baig, Irfan Pathan’s spouse, has spoken out concerning the ‘blurred photo’ she had posted on social media. Saying that the previous Indian cricketer had nothing to do with the picture, she mentioned it bothers her that her husband is being trolled on social media for being ‘oppressive’.
    “I had created an Instagram account for Imran (Irfan Pathan and Safa Baig’s son) and I post stuff there so that he can look back at some lovely memories once he grows up. I handle this account and for this particular photograph, I had blurred my face out of choice. It was completely my decision and Irfan had absolutely nothing to do with it,” mentioned Safa Baig in an interview with The Times of India.
    Expressing disappointment that Pathan is being painted as being an oppressive husband due to a photograph she had uploaded, Baig shared a narrative to point out how far that assumption is from the reality.
    She mentioned, “When I moved to India after marriage, I had to visit the passport office to change the details and apply for a new passport. I told the lady at the counter that I wanted to retain my maiden name but still, she asked Irfan thrice, ‘Sir, is it fine with you if she doesn’t use your surname?’ He told her, ‘If she is ok with it, what problems can I have? She has the right to choose what she wants.’”
    READ | Irfan Pathan responds to criticism over spouse’s blurred picture
    “Be it dressing up or choosing not to show one’s face, everyone has the right to make a choice and cyber bullying is just unacceptable,” she added.
    Irfan Pathan, who retired from worldwide cricket in early 2020, reacted to social media trolls earlier this week, by posting the image in query on his social media account as nicely.

    This image is posted by my queen from my son’s account. We are getting lot of hate.Let me put up this right here as nicely.She blurred this pic by her selection. And Yes,I’m her mate not her grasp;). #herlifeherchoice pic.twitter.com/Xy6CB2kKWA
    — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 25, 2021
    He wrote, “This picture is posted by my queen from my son’s account. We are getting lot of hate.Let me post this here as well. She blurred this pic by her choice. And Yes,I’m her mate not her master;). #herlifeherchoice”
    Pathan and the Saudi Arabia-born Safa Baig had married in 2016 and have a five-year-old boy named Imran.

  • I’m her mate, not grasp: Irfan Pathan responds to criticism over spouse’s blurred picture

    Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has responded to criticism and hate tweets over a blurred image of his spouse Safa Baig. In the picture posted on his son’s Instagram account, Irfan’s spouse’s face was blurred led to criticism that the Baroda cricketer shouldn’t be permitting her to disclose her face. To this, the 36-year-old clarified that it’s his spouse’s option to blur her face and mentioned “I’m her mate not here master”
    Irfan tweeted from his account with the identical image saying, “This picture is posted by my queen from my son’s account. We are getting lot of hate. Let me post this here as well. She blurred this pic by her choice. And Yes, I’m her mate not her master”.

    This image is posted by my queen from my son’s account. We are getting lot of hate.Let me publish this right here as properly.She blurred this pic by her selection. And Yes,I’m her mate not her grasp;). #herlifeherchoice pic.twitter.com/Xy6CB2kKWA
    — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 25, 2021
    Irfan alongside together with his brother Yusuf has been serving to the needy with meals, oxygen cylinders, ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and so on through the second wave of Covid-19 in India. The donation is finished through the brothers’ Pathan basis.
    Irfan has additionally been lively on Twitter voicing his opinions on issues like Palestine. He retweeted a couple of tweets from international cricketers as properly on the difficulty. For his tweet on Palestine, he additionally drew flak from Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut.
    Earlier, Irfan additionally contracted the virus after Road Safety World Series 2020-21. He was asymptomatic and recovered from it throughout dwelling isolation. He performed seven video games, picked up seven wickets and scored 126 runs from three innings. He performed an important position within the closing of the match selecting up two wickets in opposition to Sri Lanka Legends and serving to India Legends win by 14 runs.

  • Pathans’ cricket academy to supply free meals to COVID-hit individuals of South Delhi

    Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan mentioned on Wednesday his cricket academy will present free meals to individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in South Delhi.
    Delhi has emerged as one of many worst hit cities because the nation grapples with a lethal second wave of the pandemic, leaving hospitals overflowing with sufferers.
    “While the nation is in the midst of second wave of COVID-19, it becomes our responsibility to come together and assist the people in need. Taking inspiration from the same, Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) is going to provide free meals to COVID-19 affected people in South Delhi,” Irfan tweeted.
    Irfan, who was a high-quality swing bowler and an helpful batsman, performed 29 Tests and 120 ODIs for India throughout a fairy profitable worldwide profession.

    While the nation is within the midst of second wave of COVID-19, it turns into our accountability to come back collectively and help the individuals in want. Taking inspiration from the identical, Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) goes to supply free meals to COVID-19 affected individuals in South Delhi. pic.twitter.com/8Binh0HH2h
    — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 5, 2021
    The 36-year-old all-rounder had himself contracted the virus in March, after taking part in within the Road Safety World Series match in Raipur.
    His elder brother Yusuf had additionally examined optimistic for the extremely contagious virus after taking part in in the identical match.
    In a humanitarian gesture, Irfan and Yusuf had donated 4,000 masks to the needy amid the rapidly-spreading COVID-19 pandemic final yr.
    Earlier this yr, their father Mehmood Khan additionally prolonged his assist within the combat towards the unprecedented disaster, offering COVID-19 sufferers with free meals by way of his charitable belief.

  • Irfan Pathan exams optimistic for COVID-19, says he’s ‘quarantined at home’

    Irfan Pathan, the previous India all-rounder, mentioned on Monday that he has examined optimistic for COVID-19 and is at the moment in dwelling isolation, making him the fourth ex-India cricketer from the recently-concluded Road Safety World Series to be contaminated by the virus.
    The 36-year-old confirmed the information on Twitter.
    “I have tested positive for COVID-19 with no symptoms and have isolated myself and quarantined at home. I would request those who came in contact with me in the recent past to please get themselves tested,” mentioned Irfan.
    “Urging all to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Wishing you all good health.”

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    — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 29, 2021
    Earlier on Saturday, Sachin Tendulkar and his brother Yusuf Pathan had introduced that they’ve examined optimistic for the extremely contagious virus. On Sunday, S Badrinath turned the third ex-India cricketer to be recognized with COVID-19.
    The match in Raipur allowed spectators until the ultimate sport even when BCCI had made the white ball collection in opposition to England a closed-door affair after the primary two T20Is.
    The crowd on the Raipur stadiums had been seen largely with out masks.

  • IND vs ENG: Irfan Pathan factors out massive cause behind India’s loss in 1st T20I

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Former pacer Irfan Pathan identified the foremost distinction between India and England within the first T20I.
    Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan identified the one cause which led to India’s enormous defeat towards England within the first T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday. England outclassed Virat Kohli’s males by 8 wickets.
    Pathan took to his official Twitter account to speak concerning the match.

    “What was the reason India lost the first t20 vs England ?  I think PACE was the difference,” Pathan wrote.

    India had been restricted to 124/7 by a disciplined England bowling assault.
    Only Shreyas Iyer (67 off 48 deliveries) may provide any resistance as the remainder of the Indian batting fell aside. Rishabh Pant (21 off 23 balls) and Hardik Pandya (19 off 21 balls) had been the one others to get to double figures.
    Jofra Archer returned as probably the most profitable England bowler within the recreation, choosing three wickets for 23 runs in 4 overs. He bought the wickets of KL Rahul, Pandya and Shardul Thakur.
    Among pacers, Mark Wood (1/20 in 4), Chris Jordan (1/27 in 4) and Ben Stokes (1/25 in 3) had been the others to select wickets.

  • EXCLUSIVE | Rohit Sharma’s batting reveals Ahmedabad pitch wasn’t poor, India will win collection 3-1: Irfan Pathan

    Image Source : PTI Irfan Pathan
    The Ahmedabad pitch got here beneath the radar after the Pink Ball Test between India and England final week wrapped up inside two days, registering itself because the shortest Test match performed because the World War. While most criticised the observe and urged ICC to take motion, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan was of a special opinion, justifying his phrases via the 66-run knock that Rohit Sharma performed within the first innings of that Test. 

    In an unique interview with India TV on Tuesday, Pathan defined {that a} poor pitch is one which reveals invariable bounce, however the one on Ahmedabad solely supplied ample flip to the spinners. He then went on to reward Rohit for his gritty 96-ball 66 within the first innings which remnained the very best rating by a batsman in that sport. 

    “Too much is being said about the pitch. There shouldn’t be any debate. According to me, a poor pitch is one where there is invariable bounce. There was a lot of turn on the Ahmedabad track. Ask Rohit Sharma about the pitch, he won’t say anything. He batted so well on that pitch. So was he batting on a different pitch? It also comes down to the skill set of a batsman,” stated Irfan. 

    The former Indian all-rounder the acknowledged the energy of the Indian workforce, particularly the 2 spinners who orchestrated the emphatic 10-wicket win in Ahmedabad. Axar Patel and R Ashwin picked 18 nwickets between themselves as India managed to take a 2-1 lead within the collection.  Irfan defined that the velocity and variation of the 2 spinners helped the 2 spinners on the turning observe. 

    “Overall, I feel, India played well on that pitch. Yes, the match could have gone for three or five days but would I blame the pitch for ending the game within two days? No. There are a lot of things that resulted in India’s win. The bowlers – R Ashwin and Axar Patel were both brilliant. To perform well as a spinner in India, you have to deliver at a quicker rate. Bowlers who give flight to the deliveries have seldom gained success on Indian pitches. You need a spinner who has a low trajectory and can bowl at a certain pace while also displaying variations. And Indian bowlers have this skillset,” he stated.

    Further speaking in regards to the collection, he predicted that the Kohli-led aspect will defeat England 3-1 within the Test collection and ebook a spot within the World Test Championship (WTC) last on the Lord’s. 

    Irfan stated, “Let’s bring back 1983! People are going to get a similar feeling in the India-New Zealand encounter. It’s also a great opportunity for the team to avenge the 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat. The difference between two teams is very little in the T20 format but that’s not the case in the Test format.”

    “England have good players in the shortest format of the game. They can challenge the Indian team but we are going to play at home. We know the conditions better but the margin is very little in the T20 format, so you never know. Indian fans also want to see both teams rolling out competitive games,” stated Irfan forward of the five-match T20I collection towards England.

    India and England will lock horns in 5 T20Is in Ahmedabad ranging from March 12. The matches shall be performed on the newly-named Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which additionally performs host to the final two video games of the four-Test collection. 

    Irfan is presently a part of the Road Safety World collection the place he shall be a part of India Legends. The tornament begins from March 5 in Raipur.

    “Looking forward to it. The cause behind the Road Safety World Series is definitely good. Veteran cricketers will be part of the tournament through which we will be providing the message about maintaining road safety and making people aware of it,” he signed off. 

  • IND vs ENG: Left-arm wrist spinners are distinctive, India ought to play Kuldeep, says Irfan Pathan

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File photograph of Kuldeep Yadav.
    “You don’t get left-arm wrist spinners everyday,” former pacer Irfan Pathan mentioned, firmly backing Kuldeep Yadav and hoped that there can be a spot for him within the Indian staff for the Test-series in opposition to England.
    Yadav has been warming the bench for greater than three months now however Pathan mentioned he’s a “unique bowler” who would do nicely within the upcoming Test task, beginning February 5 in Chennai.
    “It is very important from the team management point of view, how they keep mind-set of a player, who is not playing. I am sure they must be doing a right job, and that’s why the guys, when we saw some of the youngsters, they came and played really well,” Pathan mentioned.
    “I’m positive they have to be supporting and backing Kuldeep Yadav as a result of he has received immense expertise. You do not discover left-arm wrist spinners on every-day-basis.
    “He is a unique bowler. The guys is about 25-26 and this is where he is going to get maturity. Whenever he gets opportunity, first Test, second Test, whenever he will be raring to go and I am pretty sure that he will do well.”
    Further making a case for Yadav to play in opposition to England, Pathan cited historical past.
    “When it comes to England, look at the history, if you are a leg-spinner, you always have a chance of performing well, I just hope that whenever he plays, he does really well and he does,” added Pathan, who has performed 29 Tests and 120 ODIs for India.
    Yadav has up to now performed six Tests and picked 24 wickets. He performed his final Test in opposition to Australia at Sydney in January 2019.
    Asked about mixture of the series-opener, Pathan mentioned fielding three spinners wouldn’t be a nasty possibility, contemplating the character of the Chennai pitch.

    “It depends on the wickets but there is a high chance in Chennai they play three spinners because we see how Chennai pitch can really help the spinners with that extra bounce as well and the soil, which is very conducive for spin bowling,” he elaborated.
    “India is such a good side that even if they have to play three fast bowlers, they will be ready to play, in any kind of pitch,” he mentioned, including that now there may be extra pronounced seam within the crimson ball as nicely, which may also help each spinners and quick bowlers equally.
    “But conditions which is helping, with dry pitches, you will definitely see three spinners playing,” he added.
    Pathan additionally forsees a situation the place younger Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin can play collectively within the 4 Test sequence, of which the ultimate two Tests can be held in Ahmedabad.
    “There may an opportunity as a result of in the event you play Washington Sundar, you aren’t enjoying Washington Sundar only for pure capability for his bowling, you’re enjoying him as an all-rounder. He bats very well and he can actually do nicely as a spinner in India specifically when the circumstances are actually serving to the spinners and we’ve at all times seen wrist-spinners are necessary.
    “But on Indian pitches finger spinners can be very very useful, specially guys who can bowl fast-spin like (Ravindra) Jadeja. He (Sundar) can play a similar role even (though) he is an off-spinner, there could be a chance where you could see Ashwin, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, these three guys playing,” the left-arm pacer added.
    Pathan predicted a 2-1 win for India within the Test sequence.
    “Definitely India will win the series, no doubt about that. England side has done really well, just recently in Sri Lanka, pitches are similar and for them Joe Root will be the key,” he added.
    “Lot of people are talking about their spin department but I am really looking forward to see how their pace bowling department goes. Their quality fast bowlers, Jofra Archer, James Anderson, Stuart Board, Chris Woakes, if they stay fit for all the four Test matches, it would be a competitive series,” he mentioned.

  • Irfan Pathan desires Baroda cricket board to research Deepak Hooda-Krunal Pandya row

    Image Source : IPLT20.COM File images of Deepak Hooda (left) and Krunal Pandya.
    Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has prolonged his assist to all-rounder Deepak Hooda after the latter stormed out of Baroda camp, alleging misbehaviour by captain Krunal Pandya.
    Pathan mentioned that such incidents have “adverse effects” on a participant.
    On Monday, Hooda had reportedly written to the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) to tell them about his unavailability, claiming that Pandya had repeatedly abused him in entrance of different gamers and stopped him from coaching throughout the latest camp for the continuing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
    “During the difficult times of this pandemic wherein mental health of a player is of utmost importance as they have to stay in a bio-bubble as well as keep themselves focused on the game, such incidents may have adverse effects on a player and should be avoided,” Pathan mentioned in an announcement on social media.

    Pathan, who performed for Baroda for 17 years earlier than lastly shifting to Jammu and Kashmir as a player-cum-mentor, additional urged the BCA to look into the matter.
    “Being an ex-captain of Baroda and having mentored many youngsters, I understand how important it is to have a harmonious environment where players can feel safe, play freely and give their best for the team. If what I have heard about Deepak Hooda episode is true, it is indeed shocking and disheartening. No player should be treated like this,” he mentioned.
    “Requesting all the members of the BCA to look into this and condemn such actions since they are not good for the game of cricket,” he added.
    The 36-year-old — who performed 29 Tests, 120 ODIs and 24 T20Is for the Indian crew — additional took the chance to remind the BCA about dropped two gamers who had accomplished effectively within the final version of the T20 match.
    “In the recent past, there have been episodes wherein the deserving young talents who gave performed well and under the age of 30 have been overlooked during the selection. Also, the likes of Aditya Waghmode who was the highest run-scorer for the Baroda team in the last season of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy scoring 364 runs and Swapnil Singh, who had an all-round performance scoring 216 runs and took 10 wickets, were overlooked,” he wrote.

  • Such incidents have hostile results: Irfan Pathan opens up on Deepak Hooda-Krunal Pandya brawl

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya
    Former India seamer Irfan Pathan on Tuesday threw his weight behind Deepak Hooda after the participant stormed out of Baroda camp alleging misbehaviour by skipper Krunal Pandya, saying such incidents can have “adverse effects” on a participant.

    Hooda, who has performed 46 first-class matches, was miffed on the behaviour of Pandya, who has additionally represented India, throughout the current camp for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

    “During the difficult times of this pandemic wherein mental health of a player is of utmost importance as they have to stay in a bio-bubble as well as keep themselves focused on the game, such incidents may have adverse effects on a player and should be avoided,” Pathan mentioned in an announcement.

    During the troublesome occasions of this pandemic whereby psychological well being of a participant is of utmost significance as they’ve to remain in a bio-bubble in addition to hold themselves centered on the sport, such incidents might have hostile results on a participant and needs to be averted.#MentalHealth pic.twitter.com/n3V2kKeO4G— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 12, 2021

    Expressing shock over the incident involving the 2 gamers forward of the match, Pathan urged the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) to look into the matter.

    “Requesting all the members of the BCA to look into this and condemn such actions since they are not good for the game of cricket,” he mentioned.


    Hooda had left the Baroda camp on the eve of the nationwide T20 championship.

    Pathan, who performed 29 Tests and 120 ODIs, additionally slammed the BCA for “overlooking” promising gamers.

    “Being an ex-captain of Baroda and having mentored many youngsters, I understand how important it is to have a harmonious environment where players can feel safe, play freely and give their best for the team,” the 36-year-old said.

    “If what I have heard about the Deepak Hooda episode is true, it is indeed shocking and disheartening. No player should be treated like this,” added the previous left-arm seamer within the assertion which he posted on Twitter.

    Pathan, who was a part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning group, spoke about younger gamers being missed by BCA regardless of performing in recent times.

    “In the current previous, there have been episodes whereby the deserving younger skills who’ve carried out effectively and are below the age of 30 have been missed for choice.

    “Also, the likes of Aditya Waghmode, who was the highest run-scorer for the Baroda team in the last season of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 364 runs and Swapnil Singh, who had all-round performance, scoring 216 runs and took 10 wickets, were overlooked,” he mentioned.