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Can't go into World Cup thinking about pressure: Pathan

Friday, 28 January 2011 13:28

Explosive all-rounder Yusuf Pathan concedes that Indian cricketers would be under immense pressure during next month's cricket World Cup in the sub-continent but they will have to avoid thinking about the expectations to come good at the event.

"You don't go into a tournament thinking about the pressure involved with it. We will be playing the World Cup at home and it's natural that people will expect us do well", he said.

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Yusuf to marry soon but I will wait: Irfan Pathan

Tuesday, 18 January 2011 13:27

India discard Irfan Pathan todaysaid his elder brother Yusuf, who recently bagged a whoppingdeal of USD 2.1 million with IPL Franchisee Kolkata Knightriders for season-IV, will soon tie the nuptial knot.

Asked about his own marraige plans, Irfan said hispriority is winning back his place in the national side.

"I want to make a comeback in the Indian team. You know,marriage is going to come with time. First my brother hasto get married and it is going to be soon," Irfan said.

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Baroda aim to overcome Yusuf and Munaf's absence

Thursday, 06 January 2011 07:09

If missing Irfan Pathan was not enough, Baroda now have to contend with a strong Karnataka side in the absence of Yusuf Pathan and Munaf Patel.

But now that they are not here, we cannot mope about that fact," Mukesh Narula, the Baroda coach, told ESPNcricinfo.

Yusuf and Munaf will fly to South Africa as part of India's limited-overs squad.

How is Narula dealing with the largely inexperienced side in such a scenario? "At the outset, it's a mental adjustment for me.

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