Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/10/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Baroda, Gujarat, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Irfan Khan Pathan |
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| Nickname | Batati |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Playing cricket, table tennis and volleyball |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Mehmood Khan Pathan |
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| Mother | Samimbanu Pathan |
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| Spouse | Safa Baig (Model) |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Datta Gaekwad | ||||||
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against | Pakistan | ||||||
| Favourite Ball | In Swing | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | Selection in the Indian Test squad against Australia in 2003. | ||||||
| Retirement | January 2020 |
Favourites
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| Actress | Juhi Chawla | ||||
| Film | Hera Pheri | ||||
| Song | Take my breath away - Top Gun |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/irfanpathan_official/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/IrfanPathan/ | |
| https://x.com/IrfanPathan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Irfan Pathan was known as India's emerging all-rounder following Kapil Dev's legacy with a remarkable start in cricket. | |
| 2. At the young age of 19, he was chosen for Australia's tour and debuted in the legendary 2nd Test at Adelaide in 2003, contributing to India's victory after 23 years. | |
| 3. During the 3rd Test against Pakistan in 2006, he achieved a memorable hat-trick. | |
| 4. He excelled in the final against Pakistan, earning the Man of the Match title in the inaugural T20 World Cup. | |
| 5. In recognition of his talent, he was awarded the ICC Emerging Player of the Year in 2004. | |
| 6. In 2015, he briefly took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8, but left midway to focus on the Ranji Trophy season. | |
| 7. Having grown up in a Mosque in Baroda, his upbringing was unique. | |
| 8. Yusuf Pathan, the cricketer, is his step-brother. | |
| 9. Together, they run the Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) in Baroda. | |
| 10. Renowned cricketer Robin Uthappa shares a close bond with him. | |
| 11. Popeye is his beloved cartoon character. | |
| 12. He made his acting debut in the 2022 Indian film Cobra. | |
| 13. He is now a cricket commentator and analyst. |