Ex-cricketer Irfan Pathan on Sunday wrote an emotional post on X after the Trinamool Congress announced his brother Yusuf Pathan’s foray into electoral politics. He hailed Yusuf for his patience and kindness and said the former all-rounder is dedicated to the service of the people without even holding an official position.
Irfan Pathan Emotional Post On X About Yusuf Pathan
“Your patience, kindness, help to the needy, and service to people even without an official position can be easily noticed. I am confident that once you step into a political role, you will truly make a difference in the daily lives of people,” he wrote.
TMC Nominated Yusuf Pathan For Lok Sabha
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday named former cricketer Yusuf Pathan as its Lok Sabha candidate from the Baharampur seat in Murshidabad district.
Yusuf and Irfan Pathan come from a humble background. Both the brothers played international cricket. Yusuf Pathan has been fielded from the constituency which Congress stalwart Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury holds. The Congress hasn’t yet announced a candidate from the constituency.
About Yusuf Pathan’s Career
Yusuf was an explosive batsman, known for hitting towering sixes. His brother Irfan Pathan was a fast bowler who could also bat.
Yusuf was part of India’s limited-overs cricket team that won the global titles of 2007 ICC WT20 and 2011 ICC World Cup. Pathan played in the Indian Premier League as well.
Yusuf played 57 one-day internationals and 22 twenty-twenty international matches. He retired from cricket in 2021.