Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan shared words of encouragement and support for his brother and ex-India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan as he sets foot into the realm of politics. Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced 42 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, which included Pathan, who will contest from the Baharampur constituency. TMC Candidate List for Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Trinamool Congress Announces Candidate List; Cricketer Yusuf Pathan, Kirti Azad, Mahua Moitra Among Nominees.

Yusuf, a hard-hitting batter and off-spinner suited to the shorter formats of the game, represented India from 2007 to 2012 in 79 matches across T20 and ODI formats, scoring 1046 runs and has 46 wickets to his name. He first donned Indian colours in the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007, in the finals of the tournament.

Irfan Pathan Heartfelt Post for his Brother Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan was a member of the Indian teams that won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He retired from all forms of cricket in 2021.

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