Irfan Pathan: Loving husband to wife Safa, ideal father to son Imran

Updated On: 21 August, 2019 11:40 AM IST |

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team mentor-cum-coach Irfan Pathan has donned many hats - that of a cricketer, commentator and also appears on cricket shows and debates on television and social media. However, his best roles are that of a loving husband to his wife Safa Baig and son Imran. As he celebrates his 36th birthday today, we take you through his photos that showcase his closeness with his family (Photos courtesy: Irfan Pathan Instagram)

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<p>Irfan Pathan is one of India`s most prolific all-rounders who played all formats of the game. Irfan Pathan initially began his career as a swing and seam bowler and he is considered a bowling all-rounder.</p> <p>Irfan Pathan: A picture taken before I started playing cricket #love #memory #food</p>

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Irfan Pathan is one of India`s most prolific all-rounders who played all formats of the game. Irfan Pathan initially began his career as a swing and seam bowler and he is considered a bowling all-rounder.

Irfan Pathan: A picture taken before I started playing cricket #love #memory #food

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Irfan Pathan was born in Vadodara, Gujarat and he is of Pashtun ancestry.

In picture: Irfan and Yusuf Pathan with their father in a candid moment at home

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Irfan Pathan has an elder brother, Yusuf Pathan, also a famous Indian cricketer.

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Irfan and Yusuf Pathan`s parents actually wanted them to become scholars, but the brothers already discoverd their love for cricket.

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In his cricket career, Irfan Pathan has played 29 Test matches and 120 ODI matches for Team India.

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Irfan Pathan has scored 1,105 runs in Tests at an average of 31.57 and 1,544 runs in ODIs at an average of over 23 runs per innings.

In picture: Irfan Pathan with his brother Yusuf and nephew Ayan

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Irfan Pathan has taken 100 Test wickets which came at an average of 32.26 and his 173 wickets in ODIs came at an average of 29.72.

In pic: Irfan Pathan with his nephew and son

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Irfan Pathan has also represented India in 24 T20 internationals and he was part of the Indian squad that lifted the 2007 T20 World Cup.

<p>Irfan Pathan with his mother. He captioned the photo: Whatever I m today it`s cos of u Ammi. Wishing all the mothers a very happy Mother`s Day n to my wife who is new to motherhood #mothersday #love</p>

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Irfan Pathan with his mother. He captioned the photo: Whatever I m today it`s cos of u Ammi. Wishing all the mothers a very happy Mother`s Day n to my wife who is new to motherhood #mothersday #love

<p>Irfan Pathan shared this photo with his wife Safa when he announced he was getting married and captioned it: Entering probably the most beautiful phase of my life. We both want to thank u all for the wishes n blessings for the life ahead #blessed</p>

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Irfan Pathan shared this photo with his wife Safa when he announced he was getting married and captioned it: Entering probably the most beautiful phase of my life. We both want to thank u all for the wishes n blessings for the life ahead #blessed

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On February 4, 2016, Irfan Pathan tied the knot with Safa Baig, who is a Hyderabad-based model, in Mecca.

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Irfan Pathan shared another photo along with his wife with a romantic caption: World is so much better with you #wifey #love

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Irfan Pathan shared a photo with his wife in Kashmir captioned it: You are my friend today, forever and I love you #friendship #kashmir

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On December 20, 2016, Irfan Pathan and Safa Baig welcomed their son Imran Khan Pathan in to the world.

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In picture: Irfan Pathan sharing a candid moment with his son Imran

<p>Irfan Pathan posted this photo when he was away from the house and he was missing his son Imran and wrote: Looking forward to hold him soon #cantwait #love #imran #son</p>

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Irfan Pathan posted this photo when he was away from the house and he was missing his son Imran and wrote: Looking forward to hold him soon #cantwait #love #imran #son

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Irfan Pathan misses his son Imran a lot when he is away for cricketing commitments and he posts pictures of him with his son on social media.

In this pic, Irfan Pathan captioned: Just left him today for few days n this boy is being missed already #imran #love #son #letsplay

<p>Irfan Pathan and wife Safa giving back to society. He added a touching message with this post: Giving is a way of life. Those words has been given inherent to me by my father #khansaab ever since when he use to earn 3500 rupees a month after working 14 hours a day. Even thn Abba used to always do the charity in his small little way even now it goes on. Blessed to have a father like him :) #charity #widows #food</p>

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Irfan Pathan and wife Safa giving back to society. He added a touching message with this post: Giving is a way of life. Those words has been given inherent to me by my father #khansaab ever since when he use to earn 3500 rupees a month after working 14 hours a day. Even thn Abba used to always do the charity in his small little way even now it goes on. Blessed to have a father like him :) #charity #widows #food

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Irfan Pathan enjoying a sumptous meal in this throwback photo

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Irfan Pathan: Kids r the most powerful when it comes to happiness #love #nephew

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Irfan Pathan gets playful with his son and nephew: Trouble is around when he is #Ayaan #nephew #love #fun

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In picture: Irfan Pathan with Robin Uthappa on the latter`s wedding day

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In picture: Irfan Pathan`s dinner with Ishant Sharma, RP Singh Ajinkya Rahane and Russell Radhakrishnan

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In picture: Irfan Pathan with another star all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh

<p>Irfan Pathan shared this photo with Gautam Gambhir on his birthday and captioned it, 'Happy birthday @gautamgambhir55 keep smiling bro, ppl like u more that way;) #birthday'</p>

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Irfan Pathan shared this photo with Gautam Gambhir on his birthday and captioned it, 'Happy birthday @gautamgambhir55 keep smiling bro, ppl like u more that way;) #birthday'

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In picture: Irfan Pathan with Virat Kohli from in a throwback photo

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In picture: Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni have a light moment with Sourav Ganguly during an ODI match

<p>Irfan with his brother Yusuf in 2007: This day that year will remain special very special in our memory. Thank u for the pic #Alanwilkins #t20 #10years</p>

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Irfan with his brother Yusuf in 2007: This day that year will remain special very special in our memory. Thank u for the pic #Alanwilkins #t20 #10years

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In picture: Irfan with CSK mates MS Dhoni, Ishwar Pandey, Mohit Sharma and Suresh Raina

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In picture: Irfan Pathan with Farah Khan and Tamannah Bhatia at an event show

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In picture: Irfan and Yusuf Pathan with Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty

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In picture: Irfan Pathan on `Jhalak Reloaded` TV reality show

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In picture: Irfan Pathan poses for a picture, he clicked this during a road trip

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