... cricketers are playing in the IPL. It is a really good way of preparing for the World Twenty20. There is a problem when you switch from the 50 overs to T20 format. There you need some time to adjust. But ...
... consuming or promoting it goes against my personal religious beliefs,” Yusuf told the Hindustan Time s. While the rest of his teammates sport the logo, Yusuf's shirt had a distinct look, with the Kingfisher ...
... which he gave just 3 runs and Chennai were feeling pressure for the first time in the match. This was Irfan Pathan's chance to show that he had not yet lost his bowling mojo, that he still had it in him ...
... second ball also fetched the same result, but this time Bopara was lucky that his inside edge just missed the stumps and flew wide of wicketkeeper Gilchrist. Manvinder Bisla was run-out for a seven-ball ...
... better performances, walked away with the Deodhar Trophy title, the 11th time they have done so in the tournament's history.
West were set a manageable 268 for victory on a track that was on the slower ...
Sometime s it takes just one knock to change a cricketer's career. Yusuf Pathan smashed himself into the record books when he blazed 210 off just 190 balls to guide West Zone to a world record chase of ...
... comeback into the Indian side".
"Everyone learns from his mistakes, so have I. Thankfully, I have a wonderful family and friends who helped me during those tough time s. I am working hard on my bowling. ...
... XI Punjab, he said that it does not make much difference who leads because it all depends on team work. "Last year we did not have great time in IPL but this time our team is all set to prove its competence ...
... a gala time sitting in the hall and talking about their good and bad time s together.
They spent more than one-and-a-half hours talking and pulling each other's leg. The Pathans treated them with mutton ...
It's a decision that could break a million hearts. 'Baroda bomber' Irfan Pathan is set to marry long-time friend Shivangi Dev, daughter of an Indian diplomat in Australia. Pathan, who has known Shivangi ...
... have spent more than one and a half months touring outside India. Don't you think IPL could have been time d better?
On the contrary, I believe that this was a perfect preparation for the Indians. Generally, ...
... Sri Lanka where he combined forces with brother Yusuf, to win a game from a near hopeless position for India. In recent time s, Irfan's feats have been overshadowed by Yusuf's big-hitting heroics. But ...
Surprisingly, Yusuf Pathan didn’t quite dominate the IPL this time around, but he did enough to enhance his reputation as a fierce hitter who can chase down any target and create panic in the rival ranks. ...
... “I am relaxed. Going to my farm and spending time with my pets helps me to de-stress. I spend a lot of time in my farm, planting trees, working on some renovation plans and riding my horses,”says Yusuf. ...
... Yusuf hits an over-boundary off your delivery?
I’m sure Yusuf won’t show my bowling in poor light (laughs)! Just kidding! Yes, sometime s, it gets awkward when I find Yusuf hitting boundaries off me. ...
... in his school days and often received a sound scolding from his mother Shamimbano.
“Irfan was always up to some mischief or the other with his elder brother Yusuf especially during vacation time . ...
... a few years ago.
Irfan Pathan: That's true! After India, I really enjoy playing in South Africa. The support I get here is something that motivates you to play better. This time , too, we are getting ...
... Zinta. She is really good to have around. She has been coming with the guys for some time , been around the players. Having her around creates a bond between the players and everyone. So it's been good. ...
... to be named as man of the series. In late 2004, the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced central contracts for international players for the first time , and Pathan was given a B-grade contract. ...
... good showing in the IPL, he was selected for the Indian one-day team. After the IPL though he played all the games in the Kitply Cup and Asia Cup he got to bat only four time s.He couldn't perform very ...