Irfan Pathan Recalls Heated Confrontation with Shahid Afridi: 'Since When Did You Become My Father?'
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📰 Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓️ Published: 2025-08-16
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan recounted a heated exchange with Shahid Afridi on a flight during India's 2006 tour of Pakistan.
Afridi's playful but condescending approach, including messing up Pathan's hair and calling him 'kid', prompted a sharp retort from Pathan, who questioned Afridi's paternal authority.
The situation escalated with further verbal exchanges, culminating in Pathan's pointed remark about dog meat, effectively silencing Afridi for the remainder of the flight.
This incident highlights a long-standing rivalry between the two players, marked by on-field confrontations and Pathan's consistent success against Pakistan throughout his career..