Irfan Pathan Ignites Debate on T20 Squad and Vice-Captaincy

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round! Irfan Pathan just ignited the T20 World Cup 2026 chatter! He’s throwing down the gauntlet, asking if Sanju Samson should take the vice-captaincy and open instead of Shubman Gill. Samson blasted 37 runs in the last T20I against South Africa, proving he’s ready to rumble! Will the selectors make the electrifying choice? It’s time to find out!

Quick rundown

1.Irfan Pathan questions India's vice-captaincy ahead of T20 World Cup.

2.Sanju Samson impresses as opener against South Africa.

3.Samson's performance puts pressure on Shubman Gill.

4.Samson and Abhishek Sharma form a formidable opening pair.

5.India's T20 World Cup strategy hinges on opening combinations.

Pathan drops knowledge on Gill, Samson's ready to roll, fo' shizzle
Pathan drops knowledge on Gill, Samson's ready to roll, fo' shizzle
Yo, in a cricket showdown hotter than a summer day, Irfan Pathan just dropped some wisdom on Shubman Gill after his rough patch in the T20I series against South Africa. With just 4 runs and a golden duck, Pathan's sayin' if Gill don’t step it up, Sanju Samson might just roll in like a hero ready to save the day. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma is flexin' with 62 runs, but the team still took a 51-run hit. Pressure’s on, g!
10:55 pm on Saturday, 13 December, 2025
Pathan to Gill: Score runs or face the bench, my friend!
Pathan to Gill: Score runs or face the bench, my friend!
Hey, it’s Irfan Pathan giving Shubman Gill a friendly nudge! With the T20 World Cup around the corner, our Gill bhai needs to shake off that batting slump faster than I can say 'How you doin'? Just four runs and a golden duck? C'mon, buddy! Get those powerplay runs before Sanju swoops in to steal your spotlight. Let’s go, Gill! Time to score big and keep the pizza party rolling!
01:45 am on Saturday, 13 December, 2025
Pathan spills the beans on SA's plan for Abhishek Sharma
Pathan spills the beans on SA's plan for Abhishek Sharma
In a cricket caper, Irfan Pathan dishes on South Africa's sneaky plan to box in Abhishek Sharma during the 2025 T20I series. He warns that if Abhishek doesn’t learn to dodge bouncers, he might end up in a real pickle against Jansen's bounce! Meanwhile, Pathan thinks Suryakumar should be locked in at No. 3 for stability, like a cricketing ice sculpture. Buckle up, folks, this series is gonna be a wild ride!
11:00 pm on Saturday, 13 December, 2025
Irfan's Dream XI: Samson Sits, Gill Rises in T20 Showdown
Irfan's Dream XI: Samson Sits, Gill Rises in T20 Showdown
Ladies and gentlemen, Irfan Pathan's dream team is here, and guess what? Sanju Samson is taking a backseat while Jitesh Sharma is ready to light up the lower order! With Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill (neck injury? What neck injury?), and the dynamic duo of Suryakumar and Tilak Varma, India is set to unleash chaos. And leading the charge? None other than the legendary Bumrah. Buckle up, folks! 2025 is looking spicy!
06:40 am on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
Bowlers quaking in their boots after Sharma-Samson show
Bowlers quaking in their boots after Sharma-Samson show
Listen up, folks! Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson stormed the Narendra Modi Stadium like culinary ninjas, crafting a 63-run partnership that was hotter than a grill on high! But just when we thought they were cooking, Sharma got sent packing in the sixth over, and Samson followed like a burnt soufflé in the tenth. Can they keep this up for the T20 World Cup? Only time will tell!
11:50 pm on Friday, 19 December, 2025

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