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Mumbai, April 3 – Auqib Nabi, a fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, shared his humble beginnings, citing Parvez Rasool and Dale Steyn as inspirations. He also credited Irfan Pathan, a former Indian cricketer, for his debut with the state team. Delhi Capitals' pacer Auqib Nabi discussed his...

Mumbai, April 3 Jammu and Kashmir's pace sensation Auqib Nabi says former South African speedster Dale Steyn's ability to swing the ball at a high speed inspired him to take up fast bowling.Nabi, who played a key role in J&K's maiden title win in the Ranji Trophy this year, is in the Delhi...

New Delhi, March 30 Former Indian left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan praised seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur for his contributions, highlighting his crucial role in Mumbai Indians' six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. He added that Thakur remains unfazed, even when...

Hyderabad, March 29 Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) struggles in the powerplay with the bat and ineffective bowling led to their six-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 opener played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium...

New Delhi, March 27 – Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul for his consistency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and described him as the safest bet for any franchise.Rahul has proven to be the most consistent performer in the tournament's history. He...

New Delhi, March 27. Former Indian left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes that Sanju Samson could be the natural successor to MS Dhoni's role at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the wicketkeeper-batsman is someone fans can "identify with and connect with."Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL...

New Delhi, March 26 Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has selected his playing 12 for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28.LSG, which finished in seventh position last season, made several changes to their squad ahead of IPL 2026. LSG...

New Delhi, March 22 Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan says Punjab Kings are finally "moving in the right direction" after making smart and bold choices at the auction table, raising hopes of ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League title.Speaking on 'IPL Today Live', Pathan...

New Delhi, March 21 – India’s cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, former cricketers Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, and other members of the cricketing community extended heartfelt greetings to their families, friends, and fans on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that things will be different and more challenging for Indian stalwart Virat Kohli in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain is playing only the ODI...

Mumbai, March 15 – One of Bollywood's most prominent actors, Aamir Khan, turned 61 on Saturday. However, instead of a grand birthday party, the actor of "Sitaare Zameen Par" held a simple cake-cutting ceremony with his three children – Ira Khan, Junaid Khan, and Azad Rao – and his girlfriend...

New Delhi, March 14 Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the "last time" fans see MS Dhoni playing for Chennai Super Kings.As the 2026 IPL approaches, the discussions surrounding Dhoni's retirement have once again gained...

New Delhi, March 13 – Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could mark the final appearance of legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).Highlighting Dhoni's importance to the...

New Delhi, March 12 – Former Indian left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said that talismanic Virat Kohli will be “more hungry than ever” to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles after Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first-ever trophy in 2025.Kohli played a pivotal role in RCB’s...

Ahmedabad, March 9 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised the current Indian team following its historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, calling the team the best white-ball unit and lauding the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir...

New Delhi, March 5 New Zealand's left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Rachin Ravindra credited his team's meticulous planning and wealth of franchise cricket experience for their commanding nine-wicket semi-final victory over South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup.New Zealand's win was set up by...

Mumbai, March 4: Team India is set for its sixth semi-final appearance in the 10 editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and will face England in the knockout game here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, aiming to defend their World Cup title.The "Blue" team first reached the top four in...

Chennai, Feb 27 – Abhishek Sharma’s disciplined batting, particularly his use of the 'V' shot to score 55, his first half-century in the Men’s T20 World Cup, was a welcome change in approach, according to former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Pathan praised Sharma's ability to score runs...

New Delhi, February 25 – Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned India against focusing too much on improving their net run rate ahead of their crucial Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, saying that winning must remain their top priority in their bid to reach the semi-finals.Defending...

Ahmedabad, February 22 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has analyzed Abhishek Sharma's struggles against off-spinners in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, stating that the opener's shot selection has been the primary reason for his early dismissals.The number one T20I batter has yet to...