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“Rohit Sharma’s South Africa Challenge: Ex-India Star’s Big Captaincy Prediction”

Samia Akter — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:58:55 +0000

Irfan Pathan, the former speedster for India, recently expressed his belief that Rohit Sharma has the potential to carve out a remarkable legacy in the realm of cricket. According to Pathan, securing victory in the Test series against South Africa could catapult Rohit into the echelons of India’s most esteemed players and captains. Sharing his insights on Star Sports, Pathan underscored Rohit’s pivotal role in the upcoming matches, considering his dual responsibilities as the team’s skipper and opener. The former cricketer emphasized that if the 36-year-old can navigate the challenges posed by the new ball, it would significantly ease the path for the other batsmen.

Pathan stated,

“Should Rohit Sharma triumph over South Africa, his name will be etched at the pinnacle of India’s cricketing history, both as a captain and a player. Mastering the new ball is his forte, and as both an opener and captain, he holds the key to victories in these crucial matches. The strategy is simple: by playing out the new ball, he paves the way for the brilliance of the other batsmen. That’s why the shine needs to be removed from the new ball.”

Discussing the anticipated challenges in the upcoming Test series, Pathan acknowledged the diverse roles that Rohit will undertake. Recalling Rohit’s stellar performance in the Test series in England, Pathan anticipates witnessing a similar level of preparation and passion. Rohit’s challenge, according to Pathan, extends beyond mere run-scoring; it involves leading the team forward while juggling various responsibilities, a feat reserved for the most seasoned players. Pathan highlighted the significant roles of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, referring to them as the “big brothers” in the team, upon whom a substantial dependency will rest.

The comprehensive tour of South Africa, featuring all formats, kicks off on December 10 with a three-match T20I series slated to conclude on December 14. Subsequently, the ODI leg of the series is set to commence on December 17 and conclude on December 21. The inaugural Test match is scheduled for December 26 at Centurion, followed by the second game on January 3 at Cape Town.

Providing insights into India’s squads for the various formats, the Test squad is captained by Rohit Sharma, who leads a talented ensemble. Suryakumar Yadav assumes leadership for the T20I squad, with Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. For ODIs, KL Rahul takes on the captaincy, supported by a diverse and skilled lineup. The squads reflect a harmonious blend of experience and emerging talent, underscoring India’s commitment to excellence in the upcoming series.

India’s squad for 3 T20Is: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (Wk), Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar.

India’s squad for 3 ODIs: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C) (Wk), Sanju Samson (Wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan,.

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Irfan Pathan’s Post-Match Commentary: A Lack of Grace Following India’s Win

BUDDY — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:22:16 +0000

Pathan's Trademark Dig at Pakistan

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan didn’t shy away from his tradition of poking fun at Pakistan after their defeat against India in the ongoing 2023 Asia Cup. On Monday, following India’s resounding victory by a margin of 228 runs, the 38-year-old took to ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) to share his thoughts, and as usual, his remarks weren’t well-received by Pakistani cricket fans.

Pathan's Provocative Comment

Pathan’s comment suggested that the silence from across the border was deafening, hinting that Pakistan’s neighbors might have expressed their frustration by breaking not only their TVs but also their mobile phones due to the poor performance of the Pakistani team. He stated, “Khamoshi chaai hui hai kaafi. Lagta hai padosiyo ne TV ke sath sath mobile bhi tod diye hai.”

Mixed Reactions from Fans

Unsurprisingly, Pathan’s post triggered mixed reactions from cricket enthusiasts, particularly from Pakistan, who defended their team with their own tweets.

khamoshi chaai hui hai kaafi lagta hai padosiyo ne Tv ke sath sath mobile bhi tod diye hai…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 11, 2023

If Irfan Pathan joins Great India Laughter I assure you no body will laugh ever again in India https://t.co/kHoQUp4zNW
— PSL Memes (@PSLMemesWalay) September 11, 2023

That you have to use the meanest language for other cricket teams to please and earn the acceptance of the majority tells a lot about the dignified life you claim to lead #INDvPAK #AsiaCup https://t.co/0xMvayzPEJ
— Umar Faarooque (@UmarFaarooque) September 11, 2023

i don't care about losing, we didn't lose on a SUNDAY!!!! and India couldn't win on Sunday it's all that matters. we move. https://t.co/OjibJwGuTR
— Sxxd (@SlimeDuniya) September 11, 2023

Highlights of the Match

During the Super Four match between India and Pakistan, India posted an imposing total of 356 runs on the scoreboard. Virat Kohli played a pivotal role, initially building his innings cautiously and later accelerating brilliantly to accumulate 122 runs from 94 deliveries.

KL Rahul, making his much-anticipated return, showcased his readiness for the upcoming ODI World Cup by smashing an impressive 111 runs off 106 deliveries.

In Pakistan’s chase, they faced early setbacks, with India’s Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Imam-ul-Haq and Hardik Pandya removing Babar Azam. Shardul Thakur further compounded Pakistan’s troubles by sending Mohammad Rizwan back to the pavilion, exerting immense pressure on the Men in Green from the outset.

Kuldeep Yadav played a significant role in dismantling Pakistan’s middle order, achieving a five-wicket haul. Both India and Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in their respective matches to vie for a spot in the finals.

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“Irfan Pathan Teases Pakistan Fans as Rain Foils Asia Cup Clash with India on ‘TV Bach Gye Aaj'”

Samia Akter — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:02:52 +0000

Weather Interrupts Asia Cup Showdown

Inclement weather conditions forced the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan to end in a shared point for both teams. Despite India posting a competitive total of 266 runs, persistent rain at the Pallekele International Stadium prevented the second innings from commencing. As cricket enthusiasts bemoaned the unfortunate weather-induced halt, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan seized the opportunity to engage in some friendly banter with fans across the border.

Irfan Pathan's Light-Hearted Tease

Taking to social media, Irfan Pathan playfully trolled Pakistani fans, commenting, “Bahot saare Padosiyon ke TV bach gaye aaj;) (A lot of neighbor’s TVs were saved today).” His jesting remark added a touch of humor to the rain-interrupted match.

Pakistan's Promising Start and Rain's Role

Pakistan had made an impressive start by dismissing key Indian batsmen, including Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. However, India’s Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya rallied to rescue their team and set a challenging target on the scoreboard.

Shaheen Afridi's Assessment

Pakistan’s speedster, Shaheen Afridi, who claimed four wickets in the match against India, expressed his belief that the game was within Pakistan’s grasp. He acknowledged the significance of Hardik Pandya’s wicket during the crucial partnership but lamented the weather’s intervention, stating that the result could have been in Pakistan’s favor.

Tournament Progression

As a result of the match’s abandonment, Pakistan secured a place in the Super 4 stage, having previously defeated Nepal in their opening match. For India to progress further in the tournament, they must overcome Nepal, a team making its Asia Cup debut. It is anticipated that India and Pakistan will face each other once again in the competition, adding to the anticipation of future clashes.

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Irfan Pathan names four players Mumbai Indians should retain for IPL 2022

BUDDY — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 18:22:26 +0000

With the franchises getting ready to finalise the list of players they want to retain ahead of the mega auction for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has named a list of players Mumbai Indians (MI) should go with.

The five-time champions have plenty of match-winners in the side, therefore, the MI team management is expected to face lots of problems in finalising those players they would retain before entering the auction.

According to the players’ retention rules, franchises are supposed to retain four players with a combination of either two Indians and as many overseas or three Indians and one foreign player. Notably, all teams have until November 30 to decide the four cricketers they have to retain, and while it may be a challenging decision for the teams, Pathan has revealed his choice of players for the Mumbai-based franchise.

Pathan started by naming the overseas player Kieron Pollard as his first choice. He reckoned that the hard-hitting West Indies captain should be an automatic pick as no one can match the value he brings to any side. Pathan termed Pollard as the match-winner and a tremendous finisher for MI.

“Among overseas players, it will be Kieron Pollard. No doubt about that, at least in my mind. I don’t know what Mumbai Indians are thinking. He is the guy that has won you games for so many years and consistently. His batting is still top-notch and is still the powerhouse when it comes to big-hitting as well as finishing the games,” said Pathan on Star Sports during the lunch interval on Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur.

When it comes to other players, Pathan went with three Indians in the form of Hardik Pandya, captain Rohit Sharma and frontline pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

“So, Pollard will definitely be on the radar. I would definitely go for Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya. I can actually name the other two guys as well. No. 1 would be Rohit Sharma, and No. 2 would be Jasprit Bumrah,” Pathan added.

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From Tanya Purohit to Irfan Pathan: Star Sports announce the commentary panel for UAE-leg of IPL 2021

BUDDY — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:00:56 +0000

The official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has revealed the commentary panel for the UAE leg of the tournament.

Irfan Pathan, Gautam Gambhir and Aakash Chopra are among those in the Hindi commentary panel, while Sunil Gavaskar, Kevin Pietersen, Murali Karthik and Ian Bishop are some prominent names in the English commentary panel.

In the first half of IPL 2021, the live commentary was delivered in eight languages – Hindi, English, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi and Malayalam – along with a separate English segment of Select Dugout. The broadcasts will continue with the same in the second half.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the first game of the UAE-leg of IPL 2021. The match is likely to garner a lot of buzz among the fans.

#AsliPictureAbhiBaakiHai, ’cause #VIVOIPL 2021 resumes with vs #CSK or #MumbaiIndians – who’ll come out on top?#CSKvMI | Sep 19 | Broadcast 6 PM, Match 7:30 PM | Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar pic.twitter.com/veQlJo4QnP

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 11, 2021

The three venues in UAE – Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah – will host the remaining 31 IPL matches from September 19 to October 15. The league stage of the tournament ends on October 8, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) taking on the runner-ups of IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals (DC).

Qualifier 1 of the T20 extravaganza will be played on October 10 in Dubai. The Eliminator will take place on October 11. The losing team of Qualifier 1 and the winning team of The Eliminator will face-off in Qualifier 2 on October 13.

The summit clash will take place on October 15 in Dubai.

Full list of commentators and anchors for UAE-leg of IPL 2021:

Hindi: Jatin Sapru, Suren Sundaram, Aakash Chopra, Nikhil Chopra, Tanya Purohit, Irfan Pathan, Gautam Gambhir, Parthiv Patel, Kiran More

English: Harsha Bhogle, S. Gavaskar, L Siva, Murali Kartik, Deep Dasgupta, Anjum Chopra, Ian Bishop, Alan Wilkins, Mbangwa, Nicholas Knight, Danny Morrison, Simon Doull, Matthew Hayden, Kevin Pietersen

Kannada: Srinivasa Murthy P, V Bharadwaj, B Chipli, GK Anil Kumar, V Prasad, V Krishnamurthy, S Goni, Vinay Kumar R

Tamil: Muthuraman R, Radhakrishnan Sreenivasan, B Balkrishnan, RJ Balaji, S Badrinath, A Mukund, S Ramesh, K V Sathyanarayanan, K Srikkanth

Dug-out: Scott Styris, Gramme Swann, Brian Lara, Ajit Agarkar.

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