The former Indian fast pitch Irfan Pathan addressed a shack surrounding one of his old interviews since 2020, which again became viral after the revival of social media. Irfan took his platforms to indicate “Fan Wars” and “PR lobby” and claimed that his statement about Mrs. Dhoni was excluded from context in this interview.
To ensure clarity, Irfan referred to his 2020 interview with India today’s sister Canal Sportstak. In a sincere interview, he talked about how his international career ended and remembered the exchanges with the then captain of MS Dhoni. In what was perceived as irritated kicks, Irfan noted that he had no habit of establishing bars of hookahs in the hotel room to ensure a selection in the senior national team.
Although Irfan did not name Dhoni directly when he commented pipes, the social media buzzed with speculation that the former Pacer of his left shoulder referred to the captain who won the World Cup, and accused him of being popular in his side.
Irfan, who expressed a surprise in reviving the clip and gaining traction years later, wrote: “Half a decade -old video emerges with the now twisted context of the statement. Fan war?
The former versatile player also closed social media users who tried to put him with a hookah link. When the user published Jibe under the unrelated message in which Irfan wishes Muhammed Shami on Wednesday, Irfan hit a cheeky answer.
“Mein or @MsDhoni Sath Beth Kar Pienge (Mrs. Dhoni and I sit Tegener and smoke),” he said.
Irfan was one of the key Indian artists with the ball over the first years Captain Dhoni. In the 2007 World Cup triumph, he played a key role and this form was transferred to the main international tours, including the Indian orientation victory in Australia in Australia in 2008. However, Irfan has become progress, yet in 2012 his final international.
In his interview by 2020, Irfan also thought about the interviews he was looking for with Dhoni about his place and team performance. He also claimed that the media in 2008 incorrectly quoted Dhoni’s critical assessment of his displays.
Irfan performed in all 10 matches of this series and picked up 11 goals.
“Yes, I asked him. During the 2008 Australian series, Mahi Bhai’s statements were released in the media that Irfan wasn’t well bowling. So I thought I bowed throughout the series, so I went and asked Mahi Bhai.
“So Mahi Bhai said,” No Irfan, there’s nothing like that, everything goes according to plans. “If you get this answer, then you do what you can.
However, the most controversial remark from the interview was the wider statement of Irfan, which continues to create waves on social media.
“I don’t have the habit of putting a hookah in someone’s room or talking about it. Everyone knows. Sometimes if you don’t talk about it, it’s better. The cricket is to perform on the pitch and I focused on that,” he said.
Irfan ended his international career and represented India in 29 tests, 120 ODI and 24 T20is, with a total of 201 goals. Although his international Stint ended in 2012, he continued to play in the Premier League, Indian and domestic cricket until 2020. He has established himself as one of the most watched cricket scientists in the country. It will also be part of the broadcast team for the official coverage of the Asia Cup 2025, starting on 9 September.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
4 September 2025
