Irfan Pathan-led Konark Suryas Odisha will take on Kedar Jadhav-led Southern SuperStars in the finals of the Legends League Cricket on Wednesday, at the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar.
Former India left-arm fast-bowler Irfan Pathan believes pace-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could have made for a suitable candidate as India’s vice-captain for the Men’s T20 World Cup, instead of Hardik Pandya, who was named as Rohit Sharma’s deputy for the mega event.
Pandya, who returned to action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after recovering from an injury, has failed to make an impact with both bat and ball, and his problems compounded, thanks to MI’s topsy-turvy campaign in the tournament so far.
Irfan Pathan alleges a contentious dispute in Baroda cricket over the selection of a head coach. Read more about the unfolding turmoil.
It is very important for India that all the players are fit and especially when it comes to the fitness of the Indian skipper who suffered a thumb injury in the ODI match against Bangladesh.
Former teammate Irfan Pathan believes that there has always been more to the stylish opener Rohit Sharma than just talent.
As for the BCCI, they have made it clear that they will look to host the IPL if the T20 World Cup gets postponed.
Fast bowler Ishant Sharma, former opener Virender Sehwag, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and former pace-bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan also offered their condolences.
One of the problems with the 'Men in Blue' in the recent ICC events has been their inability to take their momentum of the league stage into the knockouts.
Sushant breathed his last aged 34. He began his acting career with television and became a household name after starring in Ekta Kapoor's popular daily soap Pavitra Rishta.
