5 reasons why we still miss Irfan Pathan

2. Impact that he has made

Irfan Pathan has represented India in 29 Tests. In just 54 innings, he has picked 100 wickets for the side. The 34-year-old has picked seven 5-wicket hauls and received the ‘Man of the Match’ award on four occasions. He was equally impactful in the ODIs as well where he has picked 173 scalps in 120 matches.

The fast-bowler has impressed and inspired many players to take up swing bowling. Also, he is more than capable with the bat. With over 1,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs, he has got the ability to shift gears and add some valuable runs to the team’s total. Irfan is also flexible enough to bat anywhere in the batting order as per the requirement of the team. In just 173 international games, he has picked up 301 wickets for India.