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Irfan Pathan is a retired Indian cricket player. His primary role was a left-arm fast-medium swing bowler and occasionally a lower-order batsman. Irfan Pathan announced his retirement on 4 January 2020 from all formats of cricket. He now works as a cricket commentator and analyst.
He won the ICC World Twenty20 in 2007 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Besides that, he also lifted the Asia Cup in 2010 and won the ICC U19 Asia Cup in 2003. Moreover, he is one of the fastest Indian players to reach the 1,000 runs and 100 wickets mark in Test cricket. So, let’s get into all the lesser-known details about Irfan Pathan.
Irfan Pathan Height
Irfan Pathan height in feet is 6 feet. His approximate weight during his playing days was recorded to be between 75-80 kg. Besides that, even after his retirement, Irfan Pathan maintains a healthy physique and participates in the World Legends Pro T20 League.
Irfan Pathan Religion
Irfan Patha follows Islam. He was born into a Muslim family. Besides that, Irfan Pathan wife religion is also Islam. The couple got married in a traditional Islamic wedding ceremony in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Irfan Pathan Net Worth
Irfan Pathan’s net worth in rupees is estimated to be ₹69 crore. The majority of his income following his retirement is generated from cricket commentary, brand deals, business ventures, and the BCCI pension.
According to multiple reports, Irfan Pathan remains a cricket analyst for sports media houses like Star Sport and Sony. He approximately charges ₹7 lakh rupees to share his insights on cricket matches in the expert panel.
He is also in close partnership with brands such as Ola, Lifebuoy, Howzat, and ICICI Bank. It is reported that Irfan Pathan earns approximately ₹35 lakh per month through brand endorsements.
Following retirement, Irfan Pathan earns a ₹60,000 per month pension from the BCCI as a former Test player. Besides that, he also co-founded the Cricket Academy of Pathans and now has 14 academies in India.
Irfan Pathan House
Irfan Pathan primarily lives in his ancestral bungalow. It is a 15,000 square feet property located in Vadodara. The estimated market value is not revealed to the public. At the time of construction, it was reported that Irfan Pathan spent more than ₹2.5 crore.
He also owns an apartment in Bandra West, Mumbai. The approximate market value of his apartment is roughly between ₹10–25 crore.
Irfan Pathan Family
Irfan Pathan was born on 27 October 1984 in Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat. He grew up in a mosque and learnt to lead a disciplined life, which helped him to excel in cricket.
Irfan Pathan father is Mehmood Khan Pathan. He served as the muezzin in the Jama Masjid in the Mandvi area of Vadodara. Besides that, to make ends meet, his father also worked at the Sarabhai Chemicals factory and sold perfumes as a side hustle to bring financial stability to the family. His father wanted both his sons to become Islamic scholars, but still supported their dreams of becoming professional cricketers.
Irfan Pathan’s mother is Samimbanu Pathan. She was a housewife and raised Irfan and his siblings in a small room behind the mosque during the initial stages. His mother is still the emotional and mental support system of the family.
Irfan Pathan brother is Yusuf Pathan. Yusuf Pathan is also a retired cricket player who won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011. Currently, he is a member of the Parliament, representing All India Trinamool Congress.
Irfan Pathan Wife
Irfan Pathan wife name is Safa Baig. She is a former model and a renowned journalist. Irfan Khan wife age is 32 years. She is 10 years younger than Irfan Khan. Safa Baig completed her education at the International Indian School in Jeddah. The couple got married on 4 February 2016. Irfan and Safa also have three wonderful children together.
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