Robin Uthappa nicknames Irfan Pathan 'Badshah of Tukdas' in a funny Twitter convo

The friendship between Irfan Pathan and Robin Uthappa is very well-known. Both share a close bond despite not meeting regularly like they used to do when playing together for the national team. Both have been best buddies (close friends call them husband-wife it is said) from the time they played together for the first time in 2008.

The most recent example of the kind of camaraderie they share was visible on Twitter last night when Irfan Pathan and Robin Uthappa shared a lengthy conversation between them which left their fans amused.

Robin Uthappa, who is currently playing for the India Green side in the Duleep Trophy, took to Twitter to congratulate his Kolkata Knight Riders teammate Kuldeep Yadav and state-mate Shreyas Gopal on their brilliant performances.

Well done @imkuldeep18 ! So pleased for you. Keep working hard and stay humble!! Great things to come for you!!?? #DuleepTrophy

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 25, 2016

But, there was an unexpected guest in that space – Irfan Pathan – who also congratulated the duo for their performances.

@robbieuthappa @imkuldeep18 well done both of u

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 25, 2016

Uthappa quickly replied with ‘thank you!’ nicknaming Pathan as ‘Badshah.’ This prompted a great conversation and both the cricketers shared laughs.

@IrfanPathan thank you badshah!! ?

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 25, 2016

@robbieuthappa haha badshah I wonder why u say that

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 25, 2016

@IrfanPathan you fast bowlers are only fast when u bowl!! ? #keepwondering

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 25, 2016

@robbieuthappa we know everything bro, But we like others to do the talking n work

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 25, 2016

@IrfanPathan hahahaha!! Now you know why I call you that!! ???#badshahoftukdas

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 25, 2016

@robbieuthappa haha Bhai mere See u soon,good start to the season for u,Make it big

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 25, 2016

@IrfanPathan see you soon champ!! ?

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 25, 2016

India Green and India Red are currently playing against each other at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Delhi. The Pink ball Test looks completely in the pockets of the India Red side following Kuldeep Yadav’s superb spell of spin bowling in the last session of day three. The left arm chinaman claimed his maiden five-wicket haul to leave the opposition tattering.

Uthappa himself had a great day. After failing in the first innings, he struck an entertaining 72 during the chase. Unfortunately, his efforts were not of any use as India Green, who ended day three reeling at 7 down for 217, lost the game on the following day by a 219 run margin after failing to chase the massive 497 runs target to win.

India Red will meet India Blue in the next Duleep trophy encounter on 29th August 2016.