Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Irfan Pathan Says MS Dhoni Dropped Him from Playing XI
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shared that MS Dhoni, the team's captain, left him out of the playing eleven.
Pathan spoke with coach Gary Kirsten about it, who indicated the decision wasn't entirely in his hands, as it was up to Dhoni.
Pathan, who performed well in the 2007 T20 World Cup final, didn't make the 2011 World Cup team.
Dhoni captained India in limited-overs matches for many years, making tough choices about who played.
Irfan Pathan revealed MS Dhoni dropped him from the playing XI.
Pathan discussed this with Gary Kirsten, who cited factors beyond his control.
Pathan played in the 2007 T20 World Cup final, but missed the 2011 World Cup squad.
Pathan's last ODI was in August 2012; his final game for India was the 2012 T20 World Cup.
Dhoni captained India in white-ball cricket from 2007-2016, and in Tests from 2008-2014.
- Who
- Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni.
- What
- Irfan Pathan revealed he was dropped from the playing XI during MS Dhoni's captaincy.
- When
- Specific dates of the decisions are not mentioned, but it was during Dhoni's captaincy tenure.
- Where
- The information was revealed in an interview.
- Why
- The reason for Pathan's exclusion was not explicitly stated.
- Dhoni's Captaincy (White-ball)
- 2007-2016
- Dhoni's Captaincy (Tests)
- 2008-2014
- Pathan's Test Matches
- 29
- Pathan's ODI Matches
- 120
- Pathan's T20I Matches
- 24
- 2007 T20 World Cup
- Pathan played
- 2011 World Cup
- Pathan did not play
Sources
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