‘You guys cheat’: Pathan reveals Sangakkara clash that turned ‘personal’
Irfan Pathan reminisced about a heated exchange with Kumar Sangakkara during a 2005 Test match over a changed cricket ball. What started as personal sledging led to Pathan responding fiercely while scoring 93 runs. Although the tension could have soured their relationship, a later encounter in the IPL with Kings XI Punjab allowed Pathan to extend an apology, paving the way for their newfound…
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has recounted a little-known heated exchange with Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara from a 2005 Test match in Delhi. The argument began when the Sri Lankan team became frustrated with the ball used during their innings, causing Sangakkara to become increasingly vocal. Pathan, who had scored a memorable 93 after being sent up the order, was unaware of the situation when he went to bat and began taking the attack to the opposition.
The exchange escalated into personal sledging, with Sangakkara accusing Pathan and his parents of cheating. Despite the intensity of the confrontation, Pathan and Sangakkara eventually became friends after meeting through their shared participation in the IPL with Kings XI Punjab.
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