Irfan Pathan

1. Irfan Pathan, the former Indian cricket all-rounder, recently expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the BCCI and ICC on social media.
2. The reason behind his thanks during the ICC World Cup 2023, where his son and nephews had the honor of being player escorts at the event.
3. The World Cup final, held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.

Sports, Nov 22: Irfan Pathan, the former Indian cricket all-rounder, recently expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) on social media.

The reason behind his thanks was a special occasion during the ICC World Cup 2023, where his son Imran, along with his nephews Ayaan and Raiyaan, had the honor of being player escorts at the event.

In a touching post, Irfan shared an image capturing an unforgettable moment of the trio standing on the cricket field during the national anthem. “Witnessing my son Imran, and my nephews Ayaan and Raiyaan, standing proudly for the National Anthem on the field is a memory that will last a lifetime. Grateful to @ICC @BCCI for this unforgettable moment,” wrote Irfan, expressing his joy and appreciation for the gesture by the cricket governing bodies.

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Irfan’s presence at the World Cup was multifaceted. Renowned for his insightful commentary, he was part of the broadcasting team and gained recognition for his accurate match predictions.

Irfan garnered attention for his celebratory dance with Rashid Khan, the Afghan cricketer, following Afghanistan’s victory over Pakistan in Chennai. This light-hearted moment went viral, showcasing the spirit of camaraderie and joy that sports can bring.

The World Cup final, held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, saw a clash between India and Australia, with the latter emerging victorious.