2024-03-11 16:06:43
Yusuf Pathan, who was a part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup, has entered politics. Mamala Banerjee’s party TMC has given ticket to Gujarat’s Yusuf Pathan from Baharampur. 41-year-old Yusuf made his debut in domestic cricket in 2001/02. Got a chance to play for India in 2007. He had announced his retirement in 2021. On the occasion of Yusuf Pathan’s entry into politics, we are going to tell you his 5 records, which may never be broken.
International debut in T20 World Cup final
Yusuf Pathan played his first match for India in the final of the T20 World Cup. Virender Sehwag was not fit and in such a situation Yusuf got a chance to play. He is the only player in the world to have made his international debut in the final of the T20 World Cup.
Fastest century in Duleep Trophy
Duleep Trophy is India’s premier domestic tournament. The record of scoring the fastest century is in the name of Yusuf Pathan. He scored a century in just 51 balls in this red ball tournament. He did this feat against Central Zone while playing for West Zone in the 2007/08 Duleep Trophy.
Indian who scored the fastest century in List A
Yusuf Pathan is also the Indian batsman to score the fastest century in List A cricket. While playing for Baroda, he scored a century against Maharashtra in just 40 balls. Yusuf achieved this feat in the 2009-10 season. This record still stands.
Fastest Indian century in IPL
Yusuf Pathan is also the Indian batsman to score the fastest century in IPL. He achieved this feat for Rajasthan Royals in 2010. In the match against Mumbai Indians, Yusuf scored a century in just 37 balls.
Best strike rate of Indian batsman in ODI
In ODI cricket, Yusuf Pathan has 810 runs in 57 matches. He has scored these runs at a strike rate of 113.60. His strike rate is the highest among Indian batsmen who have played more than 500 balls. After Yusuf, the name of Hardik Pandya (110.35) comes among Indian batsmen.