After Yusuf’s startling run-out dismissal in the World Championship of Legends, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan chastised his elder brother on social media on Thursday. The clip had never been seen before.
Pathan Senior removed Irfan from the game between the India Champions and the South Africa Champions after the latter was run out at the non-striker’s end due to a catastrophic mix-up.
Shortly following Yusuf’s dismissal, a furious Irfan was seen berating him and saying, “Pehle bol na.”
However, Irfan was seen being calm and giving his bigger brother a comforting peck after the game.In a video posted to social media following the game, Irfan was seen hugging and kissing Yusuf on the forehead.Irfan buried a Dale Steyn delivery in the 18th over of the India Champions run chase, setting off a furious argument between him and Yousuf.
irfan pathan criticizes yusuf Pathan’s run-out drama
🙈 @iamyusufpathan @India_Champions all brothers can relate to this… pic.twitter.com/eQRu31Wmub
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 11, 2024
Irfan also requested a second, but the Pathan brothers only accepted one.
However, Yusuf eventually turned to watch the ball and waved for Irfan to remain still.By the time Irfan turned around to return to the crease, he had already gone halfway down the pitch. Steyn had received the deep throw and had taken off the bails to run Irfan out.India Champions eventually made it to the semi-finals despite South Africa Champions winning the match by 54 runs thanks to a higher net run rate.
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