East India All -round Irfan Pathan Team India has shared its comprehensive analysis of strategy for the creation and upcoming strategy Asia Cup 2025 In United Arab EmiratesIn a amazing step going against traditional knowledge, Pathan has chosen a player besides the choice Hardik Pandya Or Jasprit Bumrah As the ultimate of the team ‘X Factor.’
Irfan Pathan chose India’s X-Factor for Asia Cup 2025
According to Pathan, this role is that of esoteric secrets, Varun ChakarwarthiPathan’s argument to choose Chakarwarthi is a compelling story focused on redemption and form. He believes that Asia Cup presents a perfect opportunity for the Ace spinner ‘To bury the ghosts completely’ His last major appearance in the UAE during the T20 World Cup 2021, where he became wicket -free in three matches. Pathan’s focus is on the current, extraordinary form and their new confidence of Chakkarwarthi. In a special conversation organized by Sony Sports Network, Pathan said:
“I am eager to see how Varun Chakarwarthi performs, as it would be like a redemption story for him. He was there in that 2021 WC in UAE and he did not do well, so I kept an eye on him because he is now solid, and he is confident. So to get out of all these names, I will choose one, I, I will choose one.”
Take back Pathan’s claim. Chakarwarthi, who is currently the number 4-ranked T20i bowler, has been a standout artist since returning to the national team under the coach. Gautam GambhirTaking a stunning 31 wickets in just 12 matches. His talent was also a major factor in the 2025 IPL campaign, where he ended. Kolkata Knight Riders‘Major wickets, with 17 wickets in 13 matches with an average of 22.53 and 7.66 with an economy rate of 7.66.
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Irfan Pathan’s ideal bowling combination for India in Asia Cup 2025
Beyond his ‘X-Factor’ pick, Pathan also said what he believes that there is an ideal bowling and batting combination for Team India. He highlighted the luxury of having two extraordinary all-rounders in Hardik and Exer Patel Who can bat in the top seven and provide a full quota of each four overs. It gives to the team ‘Freedom to establish any bowling combination you want.’
Pathan’s favorite bowling attack consists of three major pacers: Pandya, Bumrah and Arshdeep SinghHe also suggested a unique spin combination that could come at the cost of established names. He did not include the wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav In your ideal combination, support instead Abhishek Sharma To chip with your part -time left hand spin when needed.
“What kind of pitches and dew can be determined, but I will go with Bumrah, Varun Chakarwarthi, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma,” Irfan concluded.
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