IPL 2018: After KL Rahul, now brother Irfan Pathan accepts Yusuf Pathan's challenge of fastest fifty; here's what he said
India’s biggest cricket festival season has just started in the country and everyone is appreciating KL Rahul for his record break performance in the first match of IPL. He scored a super fast half-century in 14 balls from Kings XI Punjab side while playing against Delhi Daredevils. He had played some wonderful shots which were applauded by every cricket lovers.
In the history of IPL, it was the fastest half-century and earlier, this record was registered in the name of Yusuf Pathan who also scored fast fifty in 15 balls. Four years ago, Yusuf Pathan achieved this record for Kolkata Knight Riders while playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, this year he is playing for SRH and their first match was against the Rajasthan Royals which was conducted on 9 April.
Earlier, Irfan Pathan, the younger brother of Yusuf has given the challenge to him to score fifty in just 13 balls just like KL Rahul.
Irfan gave this challenge on his social media account. He took to Twitter to congratulate K L Rahul and threw a challenge at Yusuf.
Irfan wrote on Twitter, ‘KL Rahul outstanding innings. Fastest 50 in the ipl @iamyusufpathan bro let’s try for 13 balls now?’
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KL Rahul 👏👏 outstanding innings. Fastest 50 in the ipl @iamyusufpathan bro let’s try for 13 balls now ?
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 8, 2018
After the tweet of Irfan, Yusuf Pathan also replied to his brother and said that he will fulfil the desire of his younger brother.
Here’s what Yusuf Pathan tweeted,’ Tere liye 13-ball me bhi 50 bana neka try karenge Insha Allah bhai and well played @klrahul11 . Also, it’s lovely to hear you in the commentary box @IrfanPathan hope you’re enjoying the new role. @IPL.’
Tere liye 13-ball me bhi 50 bana neka try karenge Insha Allah bhai and well played @klrahul11 . Also, it's lovely to hear you in the commentary box @IrfanPathan hope you're enjoying the new role. @IPL https://t.co/SclybmZbt1
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 9, 2018
Earlier, Irfan Pathan also trained his brother Yusuf Pathan for IPL match. Later, Yusuf Pathan thanked him on his Twitter account.
He tweeted, 'Thank you @IrfanPathan for helping me train for the @IPL . Its always so good to get your inputs. #brothers #brotherlove #ipl #orangearmy'
Thank you @IrfanPathan for helping me train for the @IPL . Its always so good to get your inputs. #brothers #brotherlove #ipl #orangearmy pic.twitter.com/16FcOptMmp
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) March 30, 2018
Well, we could wish Yusuf Pathan would complete his challenge.
What do you think would Yusuf do it again? Comment below.
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First published: 10 April 2018, 13:39 IST