Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Pathan Recalls 2006 Flight Exchange with Afridi
In 2006, on a flight, Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi had a moment.
Afridi, a senior player, started messing with Pathan, who was a younger player then.
Pathan didn't appreciate it and asked about the types of meat, in response to Afridi's attitude, which resulted in Afridi staying silent.
Pathan shared this story later.
Irfan Pathan recalled a flight incident with Shahid Afridi from 2006.
Afridi, then a senior player, initiated an interaction with Pathan.
Pathan responded with a comment about meat after being annoyed by Afridi's behavior.
The incident occurred on a flight from Karachi to Lahore during India's 2006 tour of Pakistan.
Pathan shared the anecdote in an interview, recounting the interaction.
- Who
- Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi.
- What
- Irfan Pathan recalled an interaction with Shahid Afridi on a flight.
- When
- The incident occurred in 2006, during India's tour of Pakistan.
- Where
- On a flight from Karachi to Lahore.
- Why
- Afridi's initial interaction led to Pathan's response.
Irfan Pathan's Recollection
Shahid Afridi's Response
Incident
Irfan Pathan's Recollection
Pathan shared his perspective of a flight interaction with Afridi.
Shahid Afridi's Response
Afridi's reaction and silence after the comment.
- Participants
- Irfan Pathan, Shahid Afridi
- Sport
- Cricket
- Year
- 2006
- Location
- Flight from Karachi to Lahore
Sources
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How Irfan Pathan Silenced Afridi During Pakistan Tour
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