The former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan is one of the most popular cricketers of the country; he was known for playing big hits but now he has retired from the international cricket. However, the former cricketer is currently playing cricket in the Legends League Cricket so if you want to see him in action, this is a good chance for you.
Recently fans got to see Yusuf Pathan and former England spinner Monty Panesar getting involved in a fun banter and it was really special.
In the Legends League Cricket match between Konark Suryas Odisha and Toyam Hyderabad, former England spinner Monty Panesar teased India’s Yusuf Pathan by asking whether he is playing test cricket. The incident occurred during the 16th over of the first innings, with Monty Panesar teasing Yusuf Pathan after a series of dot balls. He sarcastically asked, “Are you playing a Test match?” which amused the commentators.
Initially, Yusuf Pathan took Panesar’s sledge lightly, smiling at the remark. However, after he repeated the taunt, Pathan humorously retorted, “How many Test wickets do you have?” This quick exchange between the two veterans added a light-hearted moment to the otherwise tense game, drawing laughter from the commentators.
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Konark Suryas Odisha, batting first, were restricted to 100 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings struggled to gain momentum, with Dilshan Munaweera being the top scorer with 51 runs off 51 balls. Yusuf Pathan, however, managed only seven runs from 18 deliveries, with no boundaries to his name. The Hyderabad bowlers Bipul Sharma and R Jangid took two wickets each, leading the effort to contain Konark’s batting.
Toyam Hyderabad chased down the target with 10 balls remaining, thanks to a steady knock from captain Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who scored an unbeaten 52 from 50 balls. His composed innings earned him the Player of the Match award, sealing a smooth victory for Hyderabad.
