Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/10/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Baroda, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan advised Mumbai Indians to make maximum use of Rohit Sharma, arguing that the team should fully leverage the veteran batter’s experience. The comment came during discussion around IPL 2026 team strategy after Rohit had been used largely as an Impact Player in IPL 2025.
Irfan Pathan praised Mohammed Shami after the pacer took eight wickets in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semi-final for Bengal against Jammu and Kashmir. In his post, Pathan highlighted Shami’s performance as a reminder of his class and value to Indian cricket.
Irfan Pathan said he is no longer associated with the Epic Victory Cricket League after his contract was terminated on 19 October 2025. He also said the league continued using his name and image without consent after a material breach of agreement terms.
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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
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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. |