| Bio | |
| Full Name | Irfan Khan Pathan |
| Nickname | Batati |
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Bowling All-rounder) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 0” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 73 kg in Pounds- 161 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 33 inches – Biceps: 13.5 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Test– 12 December 2003 vs Australia in Adelaide ODI– 9 January 2004 vs Australia in Melbourne T20– 1 December 2006 vs South Africa in Johannesburg |
| Coach/Mentor | Datta Gaekwad |
| Jersey Number | #56 (India) #56 (IPL, County Cricket) |
| Domestic/State Team | Middlesex, Kings XI Punjab, India, Delhi Daredevils, India Blue, India A, Baroda, India Red, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings |
| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Likes to play against | Pakistan |
| Favourite Ball | In Swing |
| Records (main ones) | • Quickest Indian ODI player to get 100 wicket (in 59 matches) • In 2003 Under – 19 World Cup, he took 9 wickets against Bangladesh and set a world record for the most wickets in an ODI. • He took 3 important wickets in the first T20 World Cup final in South Africa against Pakistan, and was given the Man of the Match award. |
| Career Turning Point | Selection in the Indian Test squad against Australia in 2003. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 October 1984 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 37 Years |
| Birthplace | Baroda, Gujarat, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Baroda, Gujarat, India |
| School | MES High School, Baroda |
| Family | Father– Mehmood Khan Pathan Mother– Samimbanu Pathan Brother– Yusuf Pathan (Cricketer, Step-brother) Sisters– Shagufta Pathan (Younger)  |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Playing cricket, table tennis and volleyball |
| Favourites | |
| Cricketer | Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Hashim Amla, Viv Richards Bowler: Wasim Akram, Dale Steyn |
| Food | Biryani, Paya, mixed veg., mango and methi keema |
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan |
| Actress | Juhi Chawla |
| Film | Hera Pheri |
| Song | Take my breath away – Top Gun |
| Girls, Family & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shivangi Dev, Safa Baig (Model) |
| Wife | Safa Baig (Model) |
| Children | Son– 2 • Imran Khan Pathan (born in 2016) • Suleiman Khan (born on 28 December 2021) |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
Some lesser known facts about Irfan Pathan
- After his impressive cricket debut, Irfan was regarded as India’s upcoming all-rounder, following in the footsteps of Kapil Dev.
- At the age of merely 19, he was chosen to be part of the tour to Australia and made his first appearance in the renowned 2nd Test held at Adelaide in 2003, a match that resulted in India’s victory after a lengthy gap of 23 years.
- In the 2006 3rd Test held in Karachi, he achieved a hat-trick against Pakistan.
- In the first T20 World Cup final against Pakistan, he was awarded the title of Man of the Match.
- The ICC Emerging Player of the Year was awarded to him in 2004.
- He took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 in 2015, but exited the show halfway to focus on preparing for the Ranji Trophy season.
- His childhood was spent in a Mosque located in Baroda.
- His step-brother is Yusuf Pathan.
- The Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) in Baroda is owned by him and his brother.
- His close friend is cricketer Robin Uthappa.
- Popeye is his preferred cartoon character.
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