IPL8: I have learnt a lot from Irfan says elder brother Yusuf Pathan

IPL8: I have learnt a lot from Irfan says elder brother Yusuf Pathan: In the ongoing edition of the IPL, the thing that out of favour Indian batsman Yusuf Pathan has shown some calm character and looked matured. He has played a couple of responsible knocks for Kolkata Knight Riders guiding them to victories. Even Gambhir lauded Pathan’s efforts and hailed him as his team’s biggest game changer.

When asked about this to Pathan, he said that he is more mature and has learnt to be grounded. He also added that he don’t mind in taking singles and wait for the loose balls to hit fours and sixes. He also says that he is a senior member and looks to groom youngsters by bringing the best out of them.

You mature with time, don’t you? With experience and responsibility, I feel I am more mature now. During the years, I have played with a lot of big players and I have learnt to be grounded. Now, I don’t mind taking singles off good deliveries. I wait for loose balls to hit fours and sixes. But that doesn’t mean I have lost my aggression. It is no more only about my game and me being a match winner. Being a senior member, I have to shoulder some responsibilities. I have to play my part in grooming youngsters and bringing the best out of them, Pathan said.

He also said that he learnt a lot when he was away from the team. He also accounted his brother’s never say die attitude made him work harder.

Yusuf said You learn a lot more when you are not in the national team. Staying away from the team increases your appetite for runs. I have learnt a lot from Irfan. I have seen the never-say-die spirit in him and that has made me work harder. You are hungrier to take your game to another level and this happens only when you are not in the team.