AnalysisIrfan Pathan: Staying With One IPL Franchise Is the Way to Build a Legacy
Former India seamer Irfan Pathan says loyalty to a single IPL team shapes a player’s legacy, recalling how retention rules ended his time at Punjab.
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11 SportCricket stories tagged Irfan Pathan, published between 17 Apr 2026 and 7 Aug 2026.
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Player SpotlightIrfan Pathan Hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After India’s 3-0 Win in Zimbabwe
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 81 off 49 in India’s 3-0 T20I sweep of Zimbabwe, earning both awards and strong praise from Irfan Pathan.
Player SpotlightIrfan Pathan: Sooryavanshi Must Be Ready for Bowlers’ Plans After Debut
Irfan Pathan praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless debut against England but says the teenager must now handle plans from bowlers, especially spinners.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan Makes the Case for Rohit and Kohli at the 2027 World Cup
Irfan Pathan argues Rohit Sharma’s handling of bounce and Virat Kohli’s chasing experience would be vital for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa.
AnalysisPathan Faults Jaiswal’s Captaincy and RR’s Powerplay Plan Against GT
Irfan Pathan criticised Yashasvi Jaiswal for a missed review and poor on-field coordination as Rajasthan Royals fell to Gujarat Titans, 152 chasing 229.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan questions Delhi Capitals’ decisions after loss to Chennai Super Kings
Irfan Pathan called some Delhi Capitals decisions questionable after their defeat to CSK, in which Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 sealed the chase.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan Questions Delhi Capitals’ Decision to Leave Out Shaw and Porel
Irfan Pathan wants to know why Delhi Capitals sat out Prithvi Shaw and Abishek Porel, as the side sit seventh in IPL 2026 with three wins from eight.
AnalysisPathan questions Hardik Pandya’s toss call and captaincy after Mumbai’s loss to CSK
Irfan Pathan criticised Hardik Pandya’s decision to chase, a mid-innings bowling change and his batting form after Mumbai’s defeat to Chennai.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan’s fix for Suryakumar Yadav: play straighter early ahead of MI v CSK
Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ home game with Chennai Super Kings, Irfan Pathan says Suryakumar Yadav must simplify his start to rediscover his best IPL form.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan Previews KL Rahul’s Contest Against SRH’s Young Fast Bowlers
Irfan Pathan expects KL Rahul against SRH’s young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain to shape the Delhi Capitals match, and offers advice.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan Flags Bumrah’s Wicketless Start as a Worry for Mumbai
Irfan Pathan says Jasprit Bumrah’s lack of pace and short slower balls explain his wicketless IPL 2026 as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai by seven wickets.