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Aug 17, 2009: Vadodara pacer Irfan Pathan may have failed to impress selectors' for the forthcoming tri-series and Champions Trophy but his off field popularity is rising day by day.

This was evident when Shabina Khatoon, a die hard fan of Irfan Pathan tried to kiss Irfan in full public view during a program organized by Tata Photon+.

Irfan along with his elder brother Yusuf was distributing prize to winners of the event. When Shabina went to receive the award from Irfan, she hugged him and attempted to kiss the cricketer.

Background

Left arm seamer Irfan Pathan made his international cricket debut in 2003 against Australia.

Irfan has played 29 tests for India so far and clinched 100 wickets. In the 107 ODI matches he has appeared in, Irfan has dismissed 152 batsmen.

Irfan, who can also bat well, has 1,105 runs under his belt in tests with 102 being his top score.

In 50-over games, he has 1,368 runs to his credit.

Irfan was the Man of the Match in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup final in which India defeated Pakistan to clinch the inaugural tournament.

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