CG Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Irfan Khan Pathan was considered by many, with reason, as the most talented swing and seam bowler to emerge from India since Kapil Dev. Within a couple of years in international cricket, he was thought of as a possible successor for Kapil in the allround department. When he made his Test debut in Australia in 2003-04, it was with the energy of a 19-year-old, but a composed nous that was striking even for one who had been specifically readied for the purpose via the A-team and age-group channels. His instinct is not merely what to bowl to who and when, but also to keep learning new tricks. He played a big part in India's one-day and the Test series wins on their revival tour of Pakistan. His batting soon took off and he was regularly pushed up the order - his first stint at No.3 resulted in a spectacular 83 against Sri Lanka at Nagpur - and he often bailed India out of strife in the Test arena as well. His bowling form, though, nosedived in 2006, and he struggled to make it to both the Test and ODI teams when the year ended, becoming the first Indian player to be sent back from a tour (South Africa) to concentrate on domestic cricket. He did make it to the World Cup squad but didn't figure in a single game during India's disappointing campaign, after which he was dropped from both the Test and one-day sides. Recalled to the side for the ICC World Twenty20 in South Africa in September 2007, Pathan did not disappoint, snapping up 10 wickets at 14.90. His crucial spell of 3 for 16 in the final against Pakistan earned him the Man-of-the-Match award. Moments- buspqMLkeYY c00tBHSnnXs&feature=player_detailpage wQ8cvT9ke_A&feature=player_detailpage
Cricket Tragic Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 History suggests that these thread usually don't end well.
Crookbond Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Irfan Khan Pathan was considered by many, with reason, as the most talented swing and seam bowler to emerge from India since Kapil Dev. Within a couple of years in international cricket, he was thought of as a possible successor for Kapil in the allround department. Who were these who equated a 19-year old to Kapil? :hmmm:
Cricket Tragic Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Change in action? Looked more like what he did when he first came into the team.
Crookbond Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Change in action? Looked more like what he did when he first came into the team. O dear! What have you done? You will soon have rkt all over you now :vroam:
carnish Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Irfan is good .. lets see how long he can be consistent
Number Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 If he bowls like he bowled today, then it doesn't matter how well he bats, he will surely have his place in the team.
BERGKAMP Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 as they say, the sun even shines on a dogs ass on some days. days like today give everyone false hope, but when the time comes and we really need him to perform he will disappoint. he is pure shite, and good teams will destroy him, as they have been doing for the last 8 years.
Cricket Tragic Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 as they say, the sun even shines on a dogs ass on some days. days like today give everyone false hope, but when the time comes and we really need him to perform he will disappoint. he is pure shite, and good teams will destroy him, as they have been doing for the last 8 years. :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
Number Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 as they say, the sun even shines on a dogs ass on some days. :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
carnish Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 as they say, the sun even shines on a dogs ass on some days. days like today give everyone false hope, but when the time comes and we really need him to perform he will disappoint. he is pure shite, and good teams will destroy him, as they have been doing for the last 8 years. :finger::finger::finger:
Old guy Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 as they say, the sun even shines on a dogs ass on some days. days like today give everyone false hope, but when the time comes and we really need him to perform he will disappoint. he is pure shite, and good teams will destroy him, as they have been doing for the last 8 years. :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
ravishingravi Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 as they say, the sun even shines on a dogs ass on some days. days like today give everyone false hope, but when the time comes and we really need him to perform he will disappoint. he is pure shite, and good teams will destroy him, as they have been doing for the last 8 years. Speaking from experience I guess.
Feed Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 Dhoni pleased to have Irfan firing India captain MS Dhoni has said Irfan Pathan showing signs form during the first ODI against Sri Lanka was a big advantage for his team, and would help lend balance to the XI More...
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