He was calmer in 2007 than in 2013: Irfan Pathan on how MS Dhoni's captaincy changed over the years
Cricket | June 27, 2020 23:47 ISTIrfan also added that Dhoni eventually grew fond of spinners and realised the matches can be won with spin bowling.
Irfan also added that Dhoni eventually grew fond of spinners and realised the matches can be won with spin bowling.
Pathan said Rohit "always talk about sensible things" and that is why he is successful as a batsman as well as captain of IPL side Mumbai Indians.
Irfan last played for India in October 2012 at the age of 27 and announced his international retirement earlier this year.
Pathan hopes that IPL 2020 gets a go-ahead this season after being initially postponed due to the pandemic.
Earlier, Gambhir had reckoned that MS Dhoni would have broken many more records had he batted at No.3 in the Indian team.
Former Indian bowler Irfan Pathan has said that while the absence of crowd will be felt, it is more important to have live cricket action at the moment.
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Irfan Pathan and Gautam Gambhir recalled the moments when even the 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni turned angry.
Pathan revealed that the selectors had declared him 'buddha' at the age of 30 while in other countries players have made their debut in 30, citing the example of Australia's Michael Hussey who is known as Mr. Cricket.
While Pathan retired from all forms of cricket in January this year, Raina has not played for India since July 2018.
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