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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Yusuf Pathan was born in [[Baroda]], [[Gujarat]], to a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] [[Pathans of Gujarat|Pathan]] family.<ref name="Alikuzai2013">{{cite book|last=Alikuzai|first=Hamid Wahed|title=A Concise History of Afghanistan in 25 Volumes|date=October 2013|publisher=Trafford Publishing|isbn=9781490714417|page=607|quote=Cricket is larjjely a legacy of British rule in Pakistan and India, and many Pashtuns have become prominent participants, such as Shahid Afridi, Imran Khan and Irfan Pathan.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|location=[[Vadodara]]|quote=Pathan said, "As a Gujarati I am delighted to get this award and feel proud."|url=http://post.jagran.com/munaf-yusuf-presented-eklavya-award-after-14-months-delay-1338999934|title=Munaf, Yusuf presented Eklavya award after 14 months' delay|date=6 June 2012|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]}}</ref> He is the elder brother of Indian cricketer [[Irfan Pathan]]. He along with his brother Irfan has done philanthropic work during Covid-19 pandemic by distributing masks. Yusuf married Mumbai-based physiotherapist, Afreen who gave birth to a baby boy on 17 April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.mid-day.com/articles/ipl-7-i-will-dedicate-an-innings-to-my-newborn-son-says-yusuf-pathan/15237095|title= I will dedicate an innings to my newborn son, says Yusuf Pathan|publisher=Mid-Day|date=18 April 2014}}</ref> He had been supporting "YAIF" and its mission "Youth Against Rape". | Yusuf Pathan was born in [[Baroda]], [[Gujarat]], to a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] [[Pathans of Gujarat|Pathan]] family.<ref name="Alikuzai2013">{{cite book|last=Alikuzai|first=Hamid Wahed|title=A Concise History of Afghanistan in 25 Volumes|date=October 2013|publisher=Trafford Publishing|isbn=9781490714417|page=607|quote=Cricket is larjjely a legacy of British rule in Pakistan and India, and many Pashtuns have become prominent participants, such as Shahid Afridi, Imran Khan and Irfan Pathan.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|location=[[Vadodara]]|quote=Pathan said, "As a Gujarati I am delighted to get this award and feel proud."|url=http://post.jagran.com/munaf-yusuf-presented-eklavya-award-after-14-months-delay-1338999934|title=Munaf, Yusuf presented Eklavya award after 14 months' delay|date=6 June 2012|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]}}</ref> He is the elder brother of Indian cricketer [[Irfan Pathan]]. He along with his brother Irfan has done philanthropic work during Covid-19 pandemic by distributing masks. Yusuf married Mumbai-based physiotherapist, Afreen who gave birth to a baby boy on 17 April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.mid-day.com/articles/ipl-7-i-will-dedicate-an-innings-to-my-newborn-son-says-yusuf-pathan/15237095|title= I will dedicate an innings to my newborn son, says Yusuf Pathan|publisher=Mid-Day|date=18 April 2014}}</ref> He had been supporting "YAIF" and its mission "Youth Against Rape". | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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After that knock where he scored the fastest IPL century, his Rajasthan Royals skipper [[Shane Warne]] described his innings as one of the best innings he has even seen in his career and also compared Yusuf Pathan with his country-mate [[Andrew Symonds]] as two of the cleanest hitters of the ball. | After that knock where he scored the fastest IPL century, his Rajasthan Royals skipper [[Shane Warne]] described his innings as one of the best innings he has even seen in his career and also compared Yusuf Pathan with his country-mate [[Andrew Symonds]] as two of the cleanest hitters of the ball. | ||
In the 2011 IPL auction, he was bought for $2.1 million by [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] and was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3.25 crores via the 'Right to Match' option in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2014.<ref>http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ipl-7-auction-yusuf-pathan-retained-by-kolkata-knight-riders-for-rs-3-25-crore-96537</ref> | In the 2011 IPL auction, he was bought for $2.1 million by [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] and was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3.25 crores via the 'Right to Match' option in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ipl-7-auction-yusuf-pathan-retained-by-kolkata-knight-riders-for-rs-3-25-crore-96537|title = IPL 7 Auction: Yusuf Pathan retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3.25 crore|date = 12 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
On 15 May 2013, Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman to be given out for obstructing the field in Twenty20 cricket while playing for the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] 2013 against [[Pune Warriors India]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/hutton-yusuf-obstructing-field/62494|title=Hutton, Yusuf and obstructing the field|date=16 May 2013|publisher=Wisden India}}</ref> | On 15 May 2013, Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman to be given out for obstructing the field in Twenty20 cricket while playing for the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] 2013 against [[Pune Warriors India]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/hutton-yusuf-obstructing-field/62494|title=Hutton, Yusuf and obstructing the field|date=16 May 2013|publisher=Wisden India}}</ref> | ||
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== Cricket Academy of Pathans == | == Cricket Academy of Pathans == | ||
The [[Cricket Academy of Pathans]] was jointly launched by Yusuf and [[Irfan Pathan]]. The academy has tied up with former India coach [[Greg Chappell]] and Cameron Tradell as chief mentors. They also appointed Huzaifa Pathan as a coach for the academy. Chappell coached the coaches of the academy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Pathan brothers launch Cricket Academy of Pathans|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pathan-brothers-launch-cricket-academy-of-pathans/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> | The [[Cricket Academy of Pathans]] was jointly launched by Yusuf and [[Irfan Pathan]]. The academy has tied up with former India coach [[Greg Chappell]] and Cameron Tradell as chief mentors. They also appointed Huzaifa Pathan as a coach for the academy. Chappell coached the coaches of the academy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 September 2014|title=Pathan brothers launch Cricket Academy of Pathans|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pathan-brothers-launch-cricket-academy-of-pathans/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://cricketacademyofpathans.com/about_us.php Cricket Academy of Pathans] | * [http://cricketacademyofpathans.com/about_us.php Cricket Academy of Pathans] | ||
{{India Squad 2007 Cricket World Twenty20}} | {{India Squad 2007 Cricket World Twenty20}} | ||
{{India Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}} | {{India Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}} | ||
}} | {{Baroda cricket squad}} | ||
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