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Yusuf Pathan wants his son to get inspired by him and play for India

Yusuf Pathan played a brilliant knock (80 from 26 balls) against the Durban Qalandars and won the Player of the Match Award.

Jul 29, 2023, 1:43 PM3 min read

Yusuf Pathan wants his son to get inspired by him and play for India

The Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10 witnessed a breathtaking display of cricketing prowess as Yusuf Pathan, the renowned Indian batter, led the Joburg Buffaloes to a thrilling victory in Qualifier 1 against the Durban Qalandars. With an unbeaten 80 off just 26 deliveries, Yusuf's power-packed performance left the fans in awe at the Harare Sports Club.

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Yusuf Pathan of Joburg Buffaloes hitting a over boundary during match 21 1st Qualifier of the Zim Afro T10 League between the Durban Qalandars and the Joburg Buffaloes at the Harare Sports Club in the Zimbabwe on the 28th July 2023 Photo by Saikat Das / ACEIMAGES for Zim Afro T10

In a nail-biting chase of 140 runs, Yusuf Pathan displayed panache and composure, hitting eight towering sixes and five boundaries, igniting thunderous cheers from the crowds. Despite it being his first time playing in the T10 format, Yusuf showed remarkable maturity, stating, "When you're chasing a big target like this, you need to stay calm and go for the big hits, being the man for the team. This innings was one of my special performances for sure."

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"I wanted him to see this moment and feel proud of his father:" Yusuf Pathan

The victory celebration was nothing short of exhilarating, with Yusuf and Mushfiqur Rahim, the experienced Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter, basking in the glory. For Yusuf, the win held added significance as his son witnessed the special moment from the royal box. Beaming with pride, Yusuf shared, "This was a very special moment for sure. Also, it was wonderful because my son was sitting in the royal box and I wanted him to see the special moment. And I want him to feel proud of his father. One day, hopefully he gets inspired by these scenes and goes on to play for India."

Affectionately called 'Shumba' (meaning 'Lion') by his Joburg Buffaloes teammates, Yusuf emphasized the importance of unity within the squad. He motivated the young Zimbabwean players, and their contributions were pivotal in the team's success.

"I am happy with young players:" Yusuf Pathan

"I spoke to the young Zimbabwean players and motivated them at all times. And we did the small and simple things well. And everyone played their roles well and kept things simple. I'm happy with the young players, because it is a big tournament and when you contribute it is a good sign for their career," Yusuf added.

As the Buffaloes gear up to face the Durban Qalandars in the final, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown. Interestingly, these two teams were the top contenders on the points table during the league stage of the tournament, promising an electrifying clash on Saturday.

Yusuf Pathan's extraordinary performance and his inspiring words have left cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the final, hoping to witness more fireworks from the dynamic 'Lion' of the Joburg Buffaloes.

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Man of the match in every IPL final

May 26, 2024, 7:54 AM3 min read

Man of the match in every IPL final
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IPL 2023: 'Dhoni can play for another 5 years under a new captain,' Former Indian all-rounder's take on Dhoni's future

Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals on Saturday. MS Dhoni would like to lead his team for the IPL 2023 playoffs once again.

May 20, 2023, 4:38 AM2 min read

IPL 2023: 'Dhoni can play for another 5 years under a new captain,' Former Indian all-rounder's take on Dhoni's future

MS Dhoni is in the last stage of his career. It is anticipated by most that the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League will be his final outing. Dhoni himself has made no such revelations, but the legendary cricketer has received overwhelming support at every stadium Chennai Super Kings visited this season. Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals for their last league encounter of the IPL 2023. Chennai need a victory to seal their playoff spot.

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IPL 2023: Yusuf Pathan's Take on Dhoni's Future

The former India all-rounder, Yusuf Pathan feels the veteran wicketkeeper-batter can continue to play for another five years, backing his claim by citing the new Impact Player rule.

"Why should Dhoni leave, with the new Impact Player rule he can play for another five years. Although he may not be the captain, fans will see him bat and mentor CSK."

"In my opinion, Dhoni can continue playing for another five years because of the new Impact Player rule. He has said nothing about retirement, it's others who have been talking about it. He still has a lot of cricket left in him. Dhoni has hit big sixes in IPL, despite the pain in his knees. So this shows his commitment towards the sport," said Pathan while speaking on ESPNCricinfo.

After CSK's final league encounter at Chepauk, Dhoni led his team and greeted the home fans with a special lap of honour. CSK are currently sitting second on the table. Their playoffs hope completely relies on their final league fixture against Delhi Capitals.

CSK have 15 points from 13 matches and a win will take them through to the next stage. However, things can get difficult for the Yellow Army if they fail to clinch a win, which will give Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Mumbai Indians a fair chance to overtake the Super Kings.

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